Argentine goalkeeper PauloGazzaniga could be left out of Girona's next match against Andorra, according to the latest statements from the club. The player was taken off at half-time of the match with Tenerife after feeling discomfort in his gluteus, and the team's medical team has decided to subject him to new tests to determine the severity of the problem.
In last season's match, Gazzaniga played the first 45 minutes before being replaced by VladyslavKrapyvtsov. The decision was made preventively, since the initial discomfort did not seem to indicate a serious injury. Coach QuiqueÁlvarez expressed some optimism, commenting that the first signs did not point to a major injury and that the initial examination had not generated alarms either. However, the evolution of the goalkeeper's condition in the following 48 hours led the medical services to request additional tests.
The context of the injury is especially delicate for the Argentine. After a start to the season marked by doubts and criticism, Gazzaniga had once again stood out with decisive performances in September, especially against Sporting, Castellón and Albacete, where his interventions were key to keeping Girona in the fight. The season is still long and a seemingly minor annoyance could turn into a major problem if not managed properly.
Girona, for its part, is evaluating whether it is worth forcing the presence of Gazzaniga or whether it is better to have Krapyvtsov as a natural alternative. The young Ukrainian has already demonstrated his ability by responding unexpectedly in Tenerife and could have a new opportunity if the Argentine does not arrive on time. So far there is no definitive diagnosis or established recovery period, so the next few hours will be crucial to decide if Gazzaniga will be able to work normally or if the team will have to face the next match without one of its most important players in defense.
In short, PauloGazzaniga's situation remains uncertain. Girona has taken precautionary measures and is awaiting the results of new medical examinations. The club and the fans are waiting to know if the goalkeeper will be able to return to the field before the next match against Andorra or if QuiqueÁlvarez's decision will be to keep Krapyvtsov in goal.