Ángel Ortiz
BETSuffers new injury in training
Ortiz (hamstring) has been confirmed with a myofascial injury to the biceps femoris in his left thigh after withdrawing from Tuesday's team training session, ruling him out for the remainder of the season, according to the club.
Analysis: Ortiz had only just returned to full team training after recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in March, making this latest setback a cruel end to what had been a difficult campaign for the right-back. Ortiz ends the season with 19 appearances (12 starts), contributing 40 tackles, 36 clearances and nine chances created before his year was cut short by a second significant injury. His return to the group will depend entirely on the evolution of the injury, with the club providing no specific timeline for his recovery.
Trains normally Tuesday
Ortiz (shoulder) has been training normally without any issues since last week and is on track for Sunday's clash against Real Oviedo, according to Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Ortiz had been ruled out of Friday's clash against Real Madrid as he continued to work through the shoulder issue, but his clean training sessions over the past week are the clearest sign yet that he is ready to return. The right-back should push to make the squad against Oviedo, although Hector Bellerin should remain the starter in the back line for the final stretch of the season.
Ruled out Friday
Ortiz (shoulder) remains unavailable for Friday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Manuel Pellegrini, per Gonzalo Tortosa of Elchiringuitotv.
Analysis: Ortiz continues to work through his shoulder injury, with no return timeline provided ahead of the Real Madrid fixture. The right-back had previously shown encouraging signs in his recovery, but Friday's match will come too soon for him to feature. Hector Bellerin figures to continue covering at right-back in his absence until Ortiz is fully cleared to return.
Returns to team training
Ortiz (shoulder) has returned to team training Monday but remains out for Tuesday's clash against Girona, according to coach Manuel Pellegrini, per Zona Mixta.
Analysis: Ortiz had been sidelined with an anterior subluxation of his right shoulder, making his return to the training pitch a faster recovery than initially anticipated. The right-back should compete with Hector Bellerin to regain his a starting role if he comes through Monday's session without any setbacks. The club will however not rush him back and will wait for him to have a few team training sessions before calling him in the squad.
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