Injury
La Liga
Puado back after 279 days: "We fully trust the manager"
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Espanyol captain Puado returned to action after 279 days out with an ACL injury, featuring briefly against Atlético Madrid.
Espanyol captain Puado made his long-awaited return to competitive football after recovering from an ACL rupture that sidelined him for nine months. The midfielder appeared for a short spell in the match against Atlético Madrid, marking his first appearance since the injury. Puado expressed confidence in the team's direction, though he acknowledged the need to address late-game defensive lapses.
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UK timesReported2 reports from 2 outlets. First reported by Diario AS, 17 Oct.
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