Osasuna secured their first La Liga win of the season this weekend, but the 1-0 victory over Getafe at El Sadar came at a heavy price for Luis Miguel Ramis's side. Two key players, Aimar Oroz and Jorge Herrando, were forced off with injuries and will undergo medical tests at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra this week.
The positive result leaves Club Atlético Osasuna in a strong league position, sitting fifth with seven points from three games. Their record shows two wins and a draw, with just one goal conceded and three scored. This run of form can be tracked on our stats page. However, the new injuries threaten to complicate their next fixture.
What injuries did Aimar Oroz and Jorge Herrando suffer?
Aimar Oroz left the match with an injury to his left biceps femoris. The midfielder, a crucial piece in Ramis's setup, will be evaluated in detail in the coming days to determine the severity and recovery time. For his part, Jorge Herrando suffered a left adductor injury. The central defender also had to be substituted during the match and will share the same fate as his teammate, undergoing tests at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra for a precise diagnosis.
These two new absences add to that of Valentín Rosier, who was already on the club's injury list. The current team situation can be checked in our injuries section. The accumulation of physical problems in defense and midfield presents an immediate challenge for the coaching staff, who must find solutions for the upcoming match.
How do these absences affect Osasuna's next match?
Osasuna's next challenge is a trip to Vitoria to face Deportivo Alavés on Sunday, 6 September. Alavés is, in fact, the team directly above them in the table, occupying fourth place. A direct duel for the high positions that now appears more difficult for Los Rojillos.
The potential absence of Herrando leaves a significant gap in the central defense, while that of Oroz deprives the team of creativity and unpredictability in attack. Ramis will have to reorganize his starting eleven and will likely give opportunities to other squad players waiting for their chance. The planning for this crucial away match may be disrupted by these setbacks.
What is Osasuna's situation in La Liga?
Despite the setbacks, the start to the season has been positive. With seven points, Osasuna remains just two points behind the leaders, Barcelona, and demonstrates notable defensive solidity. Their run of results (win, win, draw) has placed them high in the standings, which can be reviewed on our standings page.
The team has shown character and has known how to close out games when ahead, as demonstrated against Getafe. Maintaining this consistency will now be the primary goal, overcoming the obstacle of injuries. The squad's depth will be tested, but the good league start provides a cushion of confidence.
Manager Luis Miguel Ramis addressed the situation after the match. "La primera victoria de la temporada de Osasuna en El Sadar, ante el Getafe, deja una nota negativa para el conjunto de Luis Miguel Ramis con las lesiones de Aimar Oroz y Jorge Herrando, que serán sometidos a pruebas esta semana en la Clínica Universidad de Navarra," he said. The focus now is on the players' recovery and preparation for the trip to Mendizorrotza to face Alavés on 6 September.
