Cruz (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's La Liga clash against Real Sociedad after suffering a setback in his recovery from a right hamstring injury, according to coach Juanfran Funes. "Juan has suffered a recurrence of his previous injury. We'll see how he progresses, but he won't be in the squad for this match."
Analysis:Cruz has experienced another setback in his recovery from a right hamstring injury, extending his absence from competitive action. The midfielder had been working toward a return following his initial injury but remained limited to gym treatment earlier this week after experiencing renewed discomfort. Manager Funes has now confirmed that Cruz will not be included in the squad against Real Sociedad, indicating that he still needs additional recovery time before resuming competitive action. The recurrence raises concerns about his rehabilitation progress, although the club has yet to establish an updated timeline for his return. Cruz will need to overcome the latest setback and resume team training before being considered for selection in upcoming fixtures.
