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# Diego López returns to Valencia squad after injury absence

Diego López, Valencia defender, has recovered from a knee injury and is now ready to play again, after a 6-day absence, coinciding with his team's match against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league.

[Youssef Darwish](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/youssef-darwish-4) Editor Published 17 October 2026، 03:36 ، updated 21:51 Saudi time

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Diego López returns to Valencia squad after injury absence

[Valencia](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/valencia-223) club announced the return of its player [Diego López](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/diego-l%C3%B3pez-6450) to training and competing again after recovering from a knee injury.

The player had been absent from the pitch since 11 October 2026 following his injury, before announcing his recovery and return on 17 October 2026, after an absence that lasted 6 days.

Diego López's return comes at an important time for Valencia, as the team prepares to face Athletic Bilbao in matchday 9 of the Spanish league for the 2026/27 season.

The match is scheduled to be held at Valencia's stadium, kicking off at 22:00 Damascus time.

The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

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