Luis Rioja sidelined with quadriceps injury

Valencia confirmed on Tuesday that Luis Rioja has a muscle injury to his right quadriceps. According to the club's statement, the injury occurred last Saturday during the friendly match against Stoke City.

The Valencia side has not set a recovery timeline for the Sevillian winger. Rioja will undergo medical treatment and rehabilitation, with his return dependent on his clinical progress. His absence from the medical report had already raised concerns about potential physical issues following the preseason encounter.