Osasuna heads into its next La Liga match dealing with a significant injury crisis. Club Atlético Osasuna trained behind closed doors on Wednesday at the Tajonar facilities, focusing on Saturday's game against Espanyol at El Sadar, but did so without four key players. Defenders Valentín Rosier and Jorge Herrando, midfielder Aimar Oroz, and winger Moi Gómez did not take part in the session due to their respective injuries. This scenario complicates preparations for an important match, with the team sitting eighth in the standings with seven points from four games.
Who are the confirmed absentees?
The injury list is specific and affects multiple areas of the team. Moi Gómez suffered a minor left hamstring issue which rules him out. Alongside him, Valentín Rosier, Aimar Oroz, and Jorge Herrando will also be unavailable. These absences force manager Luis Miguel Ramis to reshuffle his starting eleven for the clash against Espanyol, who visit Pamplona from 12th place in the table. The Navarrese side has scored five goals and conceded six so far this season, leaving them with a -1 goal difference.
Who will fill the vacant positions?
With Herrando out, the main question is who will partner David García in central defence. The competition for that spot is a direct duel between Cameroonian Bryan Boyomo and Ghanaian Rockson. Both have been working during the week to earn the coaching staff's trust. The choice will be important to try and improve defensive solidity against an Espanyol side that won 1-2 at El Sadar on matchday 37 last season, a result that at the time complicated Osasuna's fight to avoid relegation.
What is the week's training schedule?
The work plan is clearly defined. After Wednesday's closed session, the team resumed training on Thursday at 10:30 AM at Tajonar with an open session for the public. For Friday, manager Luis Miguel Ramis's plan is clear. "Luis Miguel Ramis will finalize match preparation with a closed-door training session at El Sadar," according to his statement. This final session at the stadium will allow the team to adapt to the pitch where they will seek three points to continue closing the gap to the top, as they currently trail leaders Barcelona by five points. Fans can follow the team's progress and check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What's new in the squad?
One of the most recent market additions, French winger Romain Del Castillo, is still awaiting his debut for Osasuna. The player, who arrived as the club's latest signing, has been integrated into training and hopes to get his first opportunity soon. His potential debut adds a point of interest to a squad seeking depth for the long season ahead. Line-up details and individual statistics are available in our squad section. Osasuna's next fixture is the La Liga match against Espanyol, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at El Sadar.
