Torn cruciate: after Malaysia scandal, another blow for Facundo Garcés | OneFootball

After the Malaysia scandal, another blow for Facundo Garcés: he suffered a serious injury

The Alavés defender suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training and now faces a long recovery period.

Facundo Garcés received another piece of bad news amid the situation surrounding his international suspension. The Argentine defender for Deportivo Alavés suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training and will have to undergo surgery.

The Spanish club confirmed the diagnosis this Tuesday after medical tests were carried out on the player. Garcés was injured during a training session in Ibaia, and the tests determined that the injury is serious. In the same session, Mikel Rodríguez also suffered a torn cruciate ligament.

Facundo Garcés was suspended in 2025 over irregularities in the documentation supporting his possible call-up to the Malaysia national team

The recovery will take several months and, although there is still no set timetable, the defender could miss a large part of—or even the entire—season. Alavés reported that he will undergo surgery in the coming days and that the timeline will depend on how he progresses afterward.

Garcés is also going through a particular situation in sporting terms. The Argentine has been suspended by FIFA since September 25, 2025, after irregularities were detected in the documentation used to support his eligibility for a call-up to the Malaysia national team.

The sanction is linked to the falsification of a Malaysian passport. Although he cannot play official matches, the footballer was allowed to continue training with the squad managed by Quique Sánchez Flores.

With the defender sidelined, Deportivo Alavés could consider bringing in a replacement. However, market conditions limit the options: any incoming player must currently be without a club and have been out of contract since September 1.

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