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title: "Juan Cruz returns to Malaga squad after recovering from muscle injury"
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description: "Malaga player Juan Cruz has recovered from a muscle injury that kept him off the pitch for 5 days, making him ready to play against Alaves in La Liga."
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# Juan Cruz returns to Malaga squad after recovering from muscle injury

Malaga player Juan Cruz has recovered from a muscle injury that kept him off the pitch for 5 days, making him ready to play against Alaves in La Liga.

[Youssef Darwish](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/youssef-darwish-4) Editor Published 23 October 2026، 03:03 Saudi time

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Juan Cruz returns to Malaga squad after recovering from muscle injury

[Malaga](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/malaga-225) announced the recovery of their player [Juan Cruz](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/juan-cruz-d%C3%ADaz-esp%C3%B3sito-6522) from a muscle injury he suffered, and his return to normal training in preparation for the upcoming match.

Cruz had been absent from the pitch since 18 October 2026 due to the injury, before announcing his readiness again on 23 October 2026, after an absence lasting 5 days.

The player's return comes at a suitable time for his team, who are preparing to face Alaves in the tenth round of La Liga for the 2026/27 season.

The match will be held at Alaves's stadium, kicking off at 10pm Saudi Arabia and Damascus time, on the evening of 23 October 2026.

beIN Sports will broadcast the match live to viewers.

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