Málaga: international break for recovery and a call on signings

The international break is already underway and, according to Sport, it couldn’t come at a better time for Málaga CF to hit the reset button. The club wants to disconnect from recent results, deal with accumulated fatigue after a demanding start to the season, and address the injury problems that have been piling up.

Recharging in training

Sport reports that coach Funes will have almost three weeks of work with the majority of the squad, with no internationals leaving Málaga for these dates. While there were players on the radar of the Under-21s, none ultimately received a call-up. That means plenty of time to raise the physical level, polish the tactical side and, importantly, lift the group’s mental state.

Returns and the next match

The next game for Málaga is set for Friday, 9 October at home against Espanyol at La Rosaleda (21:00). The article highlights that the break will particularly help those who are not fully ready yet.

Two new signings have also struggled to contribute so far due to physical issues. Cajuste managed minutes versus Levante but was stopped by a muscular injury before matches like Celta, Villarreal and Getafe, while Aznou is yet to debut and worked separately on Monday. Both, however, are expected to be ready after the break. Ochoa’s timeline looks later, with the club not expecting him until the end of the year or early 2027.

Finally, there’s a market question. Sport says Málaga are considering players available on the free-agent market and that they must decide during this spell whether to act now—so any signing can build fitness and adapt—or wait until January. The club’s struggle to create chances and find the net pushes them toward moving early, but everything depends on whether they manage to close a deal.