Huge blow for Malaga

FCO. J. RODRíGUEZ
Fantasy LaLiga expert
14 HOURS AGO / 2 min read

Rafita has suffered a serious injury to the common hamstring tendon and could be out for three to four months.

Málaga Club de Fútbol

Rafita Garrido
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Malaga lose one of their most important players at the worst possible time. Rafita will be out for around three or four months after suffering a serious hamstring injury in his left leg. A setback that leaves the blue-and-whites without one of their standout performers and forces Funes to look for solutions to cover his absence.

The full-back had to leave last Saturday's match against Racing Santander after feeling a sharp pain. He tried to carry on, but the difficulty walking normally and the limp he was showing made it clear something was wrong.

Medical tests carried out this Monday at Hospital Quironsalud Malaga have confirmed the worst fears. The diagnosis points to an injury to the common tendon of the hamstring muscles in the left leg, an issue that may require several months of recovery.

Three or four months away from the pitch

According to Radio MARCA Malaga, the estimated lay-off is between three and four months. That means Rafita may not be available until well into 2027.

Malaga, meanwhile, have officially confirmed the injury in their medical bulletin:

"Last Saturday 7 November, Rafita suffered an issue in the hamstring area of his left leg which prevented him from continuing in the league match against Real Racing Club.

Following the diagnostic tests carried out today at Hospital Quironsalud Malaga, it has been confirmed that the player has suffered an injury to the common tendon of the hamstring muscles. The Malaga player's availability will depend on his progress."

From a Fantasy perspective: time to look for alternatives

Rafita's absence is a must-sell in Biwenger and the rest of the Fantasy platforms. Keeping an injured player for three or four months means tying up a squad spot that could be used to bring in players who are actually scoring points.

The first decision could be to look for a replacement within Malaga itself.

Carlos Puga
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Puga could be the biggest beneficiary in minutes. He is carrying a knock, but after the break he should be fully recovered.

My recommendation: sell Rafita without waiting for his market value to drop any further. His recovery points to several months and it is not worth keeping him in the squad.