Jens Cajuste
MLA
Cleared to face Real Sociedad
Cajuste (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's La Liga clash against Real Sociedad after completing a full week of team training, according to coach Juanfran Funes. "Cajuste has had a good week of training, and I can already confirm that he will be available for the match."
Analysis: Cajuste has recovered from the undisclosed injury that kept him sidelined for approximately two weeks, having successfully returned to full team training ahead of Sunday's matchup against Real Sociedad. The midfielder had previously been working individually and remained outside group sessions earlier in his rehabilitation, raising doubts about his availability following the international break. However, coach Funes confirmed that Cajuste has trained well throughout the week and is now ready to return to competitive action. His recovery provides an additional option in central midfield, although his recent absence could lead to a managed workload as he works toward regaining full match fitness.
Remains out of team training
Cajuste (undisclosed) remained outside team training Monday as he continues his recovery, according to SUR Deporte.
Analysis: Cajuste has yet to rejoin the group after previously being given an estimated two-week recovery timeline. The midfielder's continued absence from team training leaves his availability for Friday's clash against Espanyol uncertain. He'll likely need to make progress over the next few sessions to have a chance of returning immediately after the international break.
Expected back in two weeks
Cajuste is expected to return to action in approximately two weeks as he recovers from an undisclosed injury, according to coach Juanfran Funes. "As for Cajuste, although it's not an injury that will keep him out for long, we believe he'll be able to play again in around two weeks,"
Analysis: Cajuste will remain sidelined in the short term, including for Thursday's clash against Villarreal, but the latest update provides a relatively encouraging timeline for his return. The midfielder is expected to need around two more weeks before being ready for competitive action, putting him on track to return around the October international break if his recovery progresses as planned.
Loaned to Malaga
Cajuste has moved to Malaga as part of a one-year loan deal with a purchase option from Serie A side Napoli, the team announced Tuesday.
Analysis: Cajuste should serve as a physical midfield contributor for a newly promoted La Liga squad that will likely include him in a rotation with Izan Merino, Dani Lorenzo and Carlos Dotor. The new loanee previously helped Ipswich Town to a Premier League promotion, tallying one goal and three assists across 30 Championship appearances (13 starts) in the 2025/26 season.
Returns to Napoli
Cajuste will return to parent club Napoli after a second loan spell at Ipswich that ended with the Swedish midfielder playing a diminishing role in the second half of the season, the club announced.
Analysis: Cajuste made 13 starts and 17 substitute appearances across the Championship campaign, contributing one goal and three assists in 1,192 minutes before falling out of the starting lineup as Jack Taylor and Dan Neil were preferred in the engine room. Despite starting the season promisingly, the midfielder saw his involvement drastically reduced in the final months, playing just 15 minutes across the last 10 league games. Napoli will now decide on his future with his contract at the Italian club expiring.
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