Alfonso Herrero
MLA
Features in friendly win
Herrero (undisclosed) featured in Thursday's 4-2 friendly win over Al-Arabi, confirming he is back fit, according to the club.
Analysis: Herrero had progressively rejoined team training earlier in the week after working individually in the gym, and his involvement in this match now confirms that reintegration process is complete. He started 46 matches for Malaga last season, keeping 13 clean sheets including two during the promotion playoff run, and his return positions him to compete for the starting goalkeeper role heading into the new 2026/27 La Liga season.
Progressively rejoins team training
Herrero (undisclosed) progressively rejoined team training dynamic Monday as Malaga resumed activity ahead of the club's camp in Estepona, according to the club.
Analysis: Herrero had been working individually in the gym for the past week, so this marks a positive step back toward full team training after a stretch that kept him separated from the squad. He started 46 matches for Malaga last season, keeping 13 clean sheets including two during the promotion playoff run, and his continued reintegration will be tracked closely as Malaga heads into its preseason camp.
Training individually in gym
Herrero (undisclosed) has been training individually in the gym since last week during preseason, according to the club.
Analysis: Herrero started 46 matches for Malaga last season, allowing 54 goals while keeping 13 clean sheets, including two during the playoff run that secured promotion to LaLiga. His individual work is a departure from team training, and further details on the reason behind the setup will be worth tracking as Malaga builds toward its top flight return.
Steady presence between posts
Herrero started in 46 matches for Malaga in the 2025/26 season. He allowed 54 goals and kept 13 clean sheets.
Analysis: Herrero was a mainstay between the posts for Malaga and delivered impressive numbers, including two clean sheets during the playoff run that led to promotion to LaLiga. Herrero could have earned the right to remain as Malaga's No. 1 goalkeeper in their return to LaLiga in 2026/27.
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