Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar injured after ‘large structure’ in canteen falls on him

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Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar injured after ‘large structure’ in canteen falls on him

The Guardian · 1 hour ago

Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván "Pichu" Cuéllar suffered a serious head injury on Monday when a large decorative structure in the club's training ground canteen collapsed on him at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio. The 42-year-old was taken to hospital and is recovering well under medical observation, with doctors ruling out further complications. This injury is significant as it impacts the team's goalkeeper options ahead of their crucial Spanish second division match against Girona on Sunday.

The incident occurred before a scheduled training session, with Cuéllar remaining under observation for 24 hours following the accident. Mallorca's injury situation at goal is now concerning: whilst Arnau Tenas is the team's current No. 1 keeper, backup Lucas Bergström is on international duty with Finland. Both Mallorca and Girona were relegated from La Liga last season and currently sit level on 13 points after seven matches, making the upcoming fixture particularly important in the promotion race.

  • Cuéllar suffered serious head injury from collapsed canteen structure; recovering in hospital
  • Injury leaves Mallorca short of goalkeepers before crucial second division match
  • Both relegated teams level on points entering Sunday's match against Girona

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