Sancet has been diagnosed with a moderate muscle injury in the soleus of his left calf following an MRI, with his recovery timeline dependent on how the injury progresses, the club announced.
Analysis:Sancet is facing a spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed the muscular injury, though Athletic Club have yet to provide an estimated return date. The attacking midfielder has featured in all seven league matches this season, recording one goal, nine chances created and six shots on target while operating primarily as a No. 10 in the team's 4-2-3-1 formation. His potential absence would be a significant blow to Athletic's creativity in the final third, with the severity of the injury suggesting he could miss multiple fixtures before returning to full fitness. Ruiz de Galarreta could play in a more advanced role during his absence like he did during his Mallorca days since the natural substitute Alex Berenguer is expected to start on the left wing following Nico Williams' absence (thigh).
