Marc Aguado
ELC
Diagnosed with ankle ligament injury
Aguado (ankle) has been diagnosed with injuries to the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments following Elche's clash against Villarreal, with his recovery timeline dependent on his progress, according to the club.
Analysis: Aguado suffered the injury to his right ankle while attempting to block a cross against Villarreal, forcing him off in the 30th minute. Subsequent medical examinations confirmed damage to two lateral ankle ligaments, although the club has not specified the severity of the injury or established a definitive return date. The midfielder has recorded one goal across six La Liga appearances this season, having featured regularly in Elche's midfield rotation.
Set to miss several weeks
Aguado is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a suspected Grade 2 right ankle sprain during Elche's 0-0 draw against Villarreal, with further examinations required to confirm the severity of the injury, according to Consulta Monterrey.
Analysis: Aguado suffered a significant setback after injuring his right ankle while attempting to block a cross against Villarreal, forcing him to leave the pitch in the 30th minute. Initial examinations revealed swelling and moderate pain, with a Grade 2 sprain suspected, although additional tests will be needed to establish a definitive diagnosis and recovery timeline. The 26-year-old midfielder has featured in six of Elche's first nine La Liga matches this season, contributing one goal while establishing himself as a regular option under coach Martin Anselmi. His expected absence could rule him out of upcoming fixtures against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia, as well as the Copa del Rey clash in San Pedro del Pinatar, while his availability against Real Betis also remains uncertain. Manager Anselmi could turn to alternative midfield arrangements, potentially deploying Javi Morcillo in a central role while adjusting Federico Redondo's positioning to compensate for Aguado's absence.
Forced off in first half Saturday
Aguado was forced off with an injury in the 28th minute of Saturday's LaLiga match at Villarreal and was replaced by Federico Redondo.
Analysis: Aguado's afternoon ended in the 28th minute at Villarreal, with Redondo stepping in as Elche look to climb out of the relegation zone. The midfielder had held his place after starting against Celta, and his early exit leaves the coach with a selection decision in the centre of the pitch. Elche will hope the problem is minor so he is available for the next league match.
Alternating in XI so far
Aguado has started all four of his LaLiga appearances for Elche this season, recording one goal across 257 minutes.
Analysis: Aguado hasn't featured in every match, tallying four starts and three unused sub appearances. His playing time remains below that of midfield mainstays German Valera and Gonzalo Villar, but he seems to be locked into a rotational role for now. However, that shouldn't boost his fantasy prospects much, especially given his defensive-minded role.
Nets game tying goal
Aguado scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Monday's 1-1 draw with Deportivo.
Analysis: Aguado leveled the score with a goal in the 76th minute to earn a point for Elche. The goal matches all of last season's total for Aguado when he made 35 appearances for the club.
Assists on Sunday
Aguado assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Oviedo.
Analysis: Aguado made the pass to Pedro Bigas, who thundered the opener from over 30 yards. Aguado completed 28 passes and contributed defensively with two blocks and a clearance. All three of his goal contributions have come in 2026, with two of those occurring in his last six appearances.
Back available for Atletico clash
Aguado (undisclosed) has been declared fit and available for Wednesday's clash against Atletico, according to coach Eder Sarabia. "Marc is training with us and will be available."
Analysis: Aguado had been ruled out of the Valencia fixture after missing consecutive training sessions, making his clearance a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The midfielder should push to regain his starting role against the Colchoneros, with Gonzalo Villar having covered during his absence. His return gives coach Sarabia more options in the midfield as the Franjiverdes head into the final stretch of their season.
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