Osasuna midfielder Moi Gómez has suffered an injury and will miss the team's next La Liga match. The player sustained a hamstring muscle tear during the second half of the game against Alavés and was substituted in the 60th minute September 7.
The Pamplona-based club, currently eighth in La Liga with 7 points from 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, thus loses one of the players most used by coach Luis Miguel Ramis. Gómez's absence comes at a tricky time, with three matches in a week starting this Saturday, as the team aims to maintain its solid start to the season where they have scored 5 goals but conceded 6.
What is the extent of Moi Gómez's injury?
The diagnosis points to a muscle tear in the hamstring. The exact severity is still being determined, but the player already missed training on Monday and is ruled out for the next league fixture. The match against Espanyol, who are 11th in the table, will be played at El Sadar on Saturday, September 12. Moi Gómez becomes the fourth player on Osasuna's injury list, joining a squad crisis that has worsened in recent days after an intense start to the campaign.
Who else is on Osasuna's injury list?
Full-back Valentin Rosier is the only positive news, as he is fit for selection and is expected to return fully after the first FIFA international break. In contrast, central defender Jorge Herrando faces a serious adductor injury that will keep him out for two to three months, although he has already begun his recovery process. Midfielder Aimar Oroz, meanwhile, is recovering well and could be available for the home match against Betis on October 19. Oroz has already attended training sessions and was present at the Mendizorrotza stadium.
What options does Luis Miguel Ramis have to replace Moi Gómez?
The manager has a wide range of alternatives to cover for Moi Gómez's absence in midfield and on the wings. Kike Barja, Raúl Moro, Dubasin, and Romain Del Castillo are natural candidates to fill that role. Ramis stated that he "loses another of the players he had been using most in his scheme" and admitted that "injuries have piled up in the last week." Planning for this run of three games in seven days, which you can check on our fixtures page, now requires greater rotation.
The team faces this challenge from eighth place, 5 points behind leaders Barcelona. The next test, against Espanyol, will be key to maintaining momentum before the international break. The full list of available players can be reviewed in the squad section of the site.
