Canales will not play against Elche, according to Marca La Liga. The report confirms that the midfielder is still recovering from a moderate soleus injury and has been left out of the group training ahead of the match.
Rules & Governance · 2026-09-08 10:08:34
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Canales was already absent for the Atlético clash and will now miss the Elche game, with the possibility of returning for one of the two matches in the following week against Levante and Alavés. The technical staff will take their time to assess his fitness before making a decision.
The Athletic have begun their preparations for the Elche match, which takes place on Saturday at San Mamés. The team is looking to build on their recent wins against Celta and Atlético, where they kept a clean sheet in both games.
