Valencia lose Jesus Vazquez to injury

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Jesús Vázquez
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The Valencia CF face a major defensive setback after confirming Jesús Vázquez's injury. The player has muscular problems in the adductor of his right leg, a result of the match played last Saturday, 7 November, against Real Madrid at Mestalla.

Although the Valencia club have not set an official timeframe for his recovery, the estimates point to an absence of between three and four weeks. The full-back, however, has set himself the target of being fit for the clash with Osasuna, scheduled for 29 November at 2pm at Mestalla.

The injury came about in unusual circumstances. Jesús Vázquez came on in the 80th minute, after José Luis Gayà was sent off for a challenge on Kylian Mbappé. The defender had to go into the match without a proper warm-up, a factor that proved decisive in his muscle problems.

Aguirre will have to improvise at left-back

The situation leaves the Mexican coach without his two usual options for the left side of defence against Rayo Vallecano. Alongside the confirmed absence of Jesús Vázquez is the absence of Gayà, who is still waiting to learn the length of his ban after the red card he received against the Madrid side.

Aguirre will have to find an alternative to cover that position in Vallecas, as neither full-back will be available for the fixture.

Valencia's treatment room also includes Otorbi, who continues working to overcome his injury. Meanwhile, Sergi Canós is continuing his recovery and is gradually edging closer to training with the group. The winger, though, does not currently have a first-team registration and would not be able to play official matches until January, when the transfer window opens again.