Álvaro Fidalgo
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2026/2027 La Liga
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2026/2027 La Liga
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Knee condition limits him
Fidalgo stayed on the bench during Friday's win over Real Sociedad, and coach Manuel Pellegrini said "Fidalgo has a knee that isn't at 100 percent", Pablo Sanchez of Zona Mixta reports.
Analysis: Fidalgo's knee problems have been a recurring concern over the past few years, even though this is more of a physical quirk than a specific injury. Nevertheless, at the highest level of competition, he's likely to continue seeing little or no time on the field. Even at full fitness, he would compete for a spot with Nelson Deossa and Marc Roca behind the main midfield pieces Pablo Fornals and Isco.
Plays against Bournemouth
Fidalgo (knee) was back in action during an offseason match against Bournemouth.
Analysis: Fidalgo didn't miss a long period with the minor issue he picked up earlier in the preseason. Therefore, he should be a quality midfield option, though without guaranteed playing time as he faces tough competition from Isco at the No. 10 spot as well as Pablo Fornals, Nelson Deossa and Marc Roca in the holding midfield zone. Prior to the 2026/27 season, Fidalgo logged one goal in 95 minutes of play for the Mexican national team at the World Cup.
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