Lucas Boyé
ALA
Gets a hat trick in win
Boye scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 5-2 victory against Osasuna.
Analysis: Boye was on fire, putting all of his shots in the back of the net in a big win for Deportivo Alaves. The forward should continue having success against newly promoted Racing Santander, a club which has allowed eight goals already across four LaLiga games.
Delivers winning goal
Boye scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Friday's 1-0 victory against Villarreal.
Analysis: Boye made his second straight start since recovering from a muscle injury that had kept him out of the season opener, and he proved crucial with a strike that stood as the game's only goal. The forward also won three tackles, a sign of the pressure he applies from the front. Across his last two games, he has attempted five shots and made five tackles.
Available for Vallecano clash
Boye (groin) is available for Thursday's match against Rayo Vallecano after fully recovering from the muscular issue that kept him out of the season opener against Getafe, the club announced.
Analysis: Boye had missed the match against Getafe after carrying the problem since the closing stretch of preseason, having only worked partially with the group before that absence. Alaves head into Thursday's match on the back of a 3-0 win over Getafe, and coach Quique Sanchez Flores will need to weigh Boye's readiness against the form of Toni Martinez and a strong-starting Mariano before settling on his attacking lineup. Boye is expected to be in contention for a role after working his way back into full training. His return gives Alaves another attacking option as they look to build on their opening result.
Returns to training
Boye trained with his Alaves teammates Monday at Ibaia after overcoming a muscular problem, and is on track to be available for Thursday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, the club announced.
Analysis: Boye missed the league opener against Getafe due to the muscular issue, which he had been carrying since the closing stretch of preseason, having only worked partially with the group in the days beforehand. Alaves head into the match on the back of a 3-0 win over Getafe, and coach Quique Sanchez Flores will assess Boye's physical condition before deciding on his role. Boye is expected to face competition from Toni Martinez and a strong-starting Mariano for a place in the attack.
Ruled out against Getafe
Boye (groin) is not with the squad for Saturday's season opener against Getafe, according to the club.
Analysis: Boye suffered groin discomfort during Alaves' final preseason friendly against Racing Santander and subsequently rested throughout the week. He has now been ruled out of Saturday's opener against Getafe and will not even make the bench despite being included in the squad as Alaves avoid taking risks with the forward. He will continue working on his recovery, with his return to training and eventual availability depending on how the groin responds in the coming days.
Makes squad for opener
Boye (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's season opener against Getafe, having made the squad, according to the club.
Analysis: Boye had remained without training with the team after withdrawing from a preseason friendly against Racing Santander due to discomfort, a doubt that added to concern given the muscle injury that hampered him during the final months of last season. His inclusion in the squad now confirms he has recovered in time, giving Deportivo Alaves a boost heading into the opener.
Confirmed doubt for season opener
Boye (undisclosed) is confirmed as a doubt for Saturday's season opener against Getafe, according to coach Quique Sanchez Flores, per SER Victoria. "His sensations are good, but we'll wait until tomorrow."
Analysis: Boye has remained without training with the team after withdrawing from a preseason friendly against Racing Santander due to discomfort, adding to concern given the muscle injury that hampered him during the final months of last season. Aitor Manas or recent signing Miguel Rodriguez figure to be the most likely options to step in if he is unavailable, with a final decision expected once further tests are completed.
Doubtful for season opener
Boye remains without training with the group and is a doubt for LaLiga's opening matchday against Getafe, according to SER Vitoria.
Analysis: Boye had to withdraw from Alaves' friendly against Racing Santander due to discomfort, adding to concern given his ongoing physical problems last season, when a muscle injury hampered him during the final months of competition. Medical tests conducted in early July during preseason had ruled out any significant lingering issues, though his recent history has the club prioritizing caution while awaiting the exact extent of this latest problem. Aitor Manas or recent signing Miguel Rodriguez are the most likely candidates to step in if Boye is unavailable. Boye is expected to be reassessed once the results of further medical tests are known.
Forced off in friendly
Boye is dealing with a fitness concern after finishing the weekend's practice match against Racing Santander with apparent muscular problems, Javier Lekuona of As reports.
Analysis: Boye would be among Alaves' primary attacking options at full health, but an injury absence is now a reasonable risk less than a week before the 2026/27 season opener. The striker had been active in the offseason, scoring two goals in a friendly meeting with Castellon on July 31. If he ends up missing official matches, his place could be taken by Aitor Manas as Toni Martinez's partner up front.
Four shots in finale
Boye generated four shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.
Analysis: Boye failed to convert any of his four shots but finished his first Alaves season with a career high 11 goals across 29 appearances (22 starts), a tally that could have been higher without the multiple injuries that disrupted his campaign. Alongside Toni Martinez he formed a productive partnership up front, the pair combining for 25 of the team's 44 league goals.
Option against Oviedo
Boye (hamstring) will travel with Alaves for Sunday's clash against Oviedo and could feature, according to coach Quique Sanchez Flores. "Lucas will travel tomorrow, we will see if he plays."
Analysis: Boye has been sidelined for three consecutive matches after suffering a biceps femoris fiber tear, but his inclusion in the travelling squad is a more encouraging update than recent weeks had suggested. The Argentine striker is Alaves' second-highest scorer this season with 11 goals and getting him available for the final fixtures of the survival battle would be a significant boost for a side that has been relying on Toni Martinez and Ibrahim Diabate in his absence.
Out midweek, possibility for Oviedo
Boye (hamstring) will miss another game, with manager Quique Sanchez Flores saying prior to Wednesday's clash with Barcelona that "Lucas won't be there. He's training very well. He might return [in Oviedo]".
Analysis: Boye has been ruled out for a third straight match, but he's at least back in training, which increases his chances of being fit for the final two games of the season. He's the squad's second-best scorer with 11 goals this season, ranking behind Toni Martinez (undisclosed), who is expected to lead the front line alongside Ibrahim Diabate until Boye is ready to play.
Targeting final two games
Boye (hamstring) returned to the training pitch Thursday for the first time since suffering the biceps femoris fiber tear, with coach Quique Sanchez Flores expecting him to be available for the final two fixtures of the season after the Barcelona clash. "Lucas has gone out on the pitch today, he hasn't trained with us but he has started today. We expect that after Barcelona he could be available for the last two games, which is magnificent news because he is a key player in our system."
Analysis: Boye had been ruled out for three weeks after picking up the injury just three minutes into the win over Mallorca, and his return to the grass is ahead of the original timeline. The Argentine striker has been Alaves' most important attacking weapon this season with 11 goals in 27 appearances, and getting him back for the final two fixtures against Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano could prove crucial in the club's survival fight.
Suffers hamstring tear
Boye (hamstring) has been confirmed with a fiber tear in the biceps femoris of his left leg and is expected to miss around three weeks, ruling him out of upcoming fixtures against Athletic Club, Elche and Barcelona, according to Jon Prada of El Correo.
Analysis: Boye felt a sharp pain just three minutes into Saturday's win over Mallorca and was unable to continue, and the confirmed diagnosis delivers a significant blow for Alaves heading into the final stretch of the season. The Argentine striker has been one of the team's standout performers this campaign with 11 goals in 27 appearances, sharing the club's top scorer spot alongside Toni Martinez, and his absence could not come at a worse time. Ibrahim Diabate is expected to step into the starting role up front in his place, with Boye targeting a return for the final week of the season when Alaves face Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano.
Forced off with muscular injury
Boye (muscular) was forced off in the fourth minute of Saturday's clash against Mallorca, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain.
Analysis: Boye's early exit is a concerning development for Alaves with no details yet provided on the nature of the muscular issue he suffered. The striker will be assessed in the coming days before a clearer picture emerges on his timeline, with the club hoping the problem is not serious given how early in the match he was forced to withdraw. Ibrahim Diabate is expected to take on a larger role if Boye needs to miss any time, with the Ivorian stepping in as cover for a regular starter in the Alaves front line.
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