Football News, Notes & Injuries

Partey is ruled out for the time being due to groin issues, coach Marcelino Total said in the press conference. "Thomas was dealing with some groin discomfort and asked for the substitution in the last game. Thomas is out and it is not yet possible to predict for how long."

Alfon is still dealing with a calf injury suffered in his Sevilla days and will be sidelined for several games, coach Marcelino Total confirmed in the press conference. "Alfon won't be available either, because we knew when we signed him that he had an injury and wouldn't be available for the first few matches."

Benavidez was withdrawn after picking up an apparent groin injury in the first half of Friday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Correia (hamstring) is back on the grass but isn't ready to return yet, according to Javier Bengoa of Super Deporte.

Tarrega (knee) returned to training Friday, according to Javier Bengoa of Super Deporte.

Perez (hamstring) suffered a setback from a previous injury and is ruled out for the time being, coach Marcelino Total said in the press conference. "Ayoze has a problem in an area where he's had previous injuries."

Alexander-Arnold (quadriceps) returned to training Friday and might be an option for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, according to Juan Ignacio Garcia of MARCA.

Rudiger (knee) returned to training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, according to Juan Ignacio Garcia of MARCA.

Balliu (undisclosed) returned to training earlier in the week and could be an option for Sunday's game against Real Madrid, according to Union Rayo.

Ratiu (leg) participated in training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's game against Real Madrid, according to Union Rayo.

Azpilicueta (thigh) trained away from the group Friday and is not expected to be available for Monday's game against Mallorca, according to Alex Merida of El Correo.

Morlanes (groin) is back in full training and should be available for Monday's match against Sevilla, according to Juanmi Sanchez of Ultima Hora.

Kumbulla (hamstring) has yet to resume training and is doubtful to play against Sevilla on Monday, according to Juanmi Sanchez of Ultima Hora.

Raillo (undisclosed) is training away from the group and is doubtful to play against Sevilla on Monday, according to Juanmi Sanchez of Ultima Hora.

Lato (undisclosed) is training away from the group and is doubtful to play against Sevilla on Monday, according to Juanmi Sanchez of Ultima Hora.

Gomez (illness) was spotted training alone Thursday and is not expected to be available for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, according to Diario Vasco.

Herrera (calf) could be an option for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, according to Diario Vasco.

Zakharyan (calf) continues to train away from the group and won't be an option for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, according to Cadena COPE.