Luis Rioja ruled out with quadriceps injury from Stoke City clash

Luis Rioja picked up a quadriceps injury during Valencia's pre-season friendly against Stoke City in England last Saturday. The Spanish winger felt discomfort during the match and had to leave the pitch.

Medical tests confirmed a right quadriceps muscle strain that will sideline the player for between four and five weeks, as reported by MARCA. Rioja will therefore miss the start of the league season while undergoing his recovery and readaptation process.

Valencia has stated there are no fixed timelines for his return, with his comeback dependent on his clinical progress. It's a significant blow for Carlos Corberán's side, who lose one of their most important attacking players during the crucial pre-season period.