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Remains sidelined with hamstring injury
Cruz (hamstring) remains unavailable for Malaga's upcoming La Liga encounter against Alaves after being limited to individual training Thursday as he continues recovering from a muscular injury, according to the club.
Analysis: Cruz remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that has prevented him from building momentum in the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign. The winger was restricted to individual work during Thursday's training session and has yet to resume full participation with his teammates, leaving him unavailable for the upcoming clash against Alaves. Cruz has recorded just 242 minutes of competitive action this season, with recurring fitness concerns limiting his opportunities to establish a consistent role in Malaga's attacking rotation. David Larrubia and Pablo Martinez should continue to benefit from additional playing time in his absence, with Martinez also retaining opportunities from set pieces. No definitive timetable has been established for Cruz's return, and he will need to make further progress in training before being considered for selection.
Training separately
Cruz (hamstring) was limited to individual work during Thursday's practice prior to the visit to Alaves, the club reported Thursday.
Analysis: Cruz remains doubtful but unlikely to record a lot of minutes in the next league contest. With just 242 minutes of play in the 2026/27 campaign, the winger has had a quiet stint, and muscular issues make it more difficult for him to gain momentum. On the other hand, David Larrubia and Pablo Martinez continue to benefit from playing time and, in Martinez's case, set pieces, which should remain the case until Cruz is ready to feature.
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