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title: "Mikel Rodríguez returns to Alaves squad after ankle injury absence"
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description: "Mikel Rodríguez of Alaves has recovered from an ankle injury and is ready to play again, after a 5-day absence, ahead of the clash with Malaga in La Liga."
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# Mikel Rodríguez returns to Alaves squad after ankle injury absence

Mikel Rodríguez of Alaves has recovered from an ankle injury and is ready to play again, after a 5-day absence, ahead of the clash with Malaga in La Liga.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 23 October 2026، 03:11 Saudi time

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Mikel Rodríguez returns to Alaves squad after ankle injury absence

[Alaves](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/alaves-227) announced the return of their player [Mikel Rodríguez](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/mikel-rodr%C3%ADguez-ulacia-6579) to normal training after recovering from an ankle injury.

The player had been absent from the pitch since 18 October 2026 due to this injury, before returning to fitness on 23 October 2026, an absence that lasted 5 days.

Alaves are hoping for Rodríguez to feature in their side's upcoming match against Malaga, as part of matchday 10 of the 2026/27 La Liga season.

The match is scheduled to kick off at Alaves's ground at 22:00 Damascus time on 23 October 2026.

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports.

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