Alaves have had a difficult season so far, and they have already changed managers – with Luis Garcia Plaza being replaced by Eduardo Coudet. At the winter break, they are in 16th position, just two points above the La Liga relegation zone. And to make matters worse, they will be without one of their most important players for the first few weeks of 2025.
During last weekend's 2-2 draw at Valencia, goalkeeper Antonio Sivera had to be forced off after a hand injury. Ace for MDIt has now been confirmed that he suffered a fracture at the base of the second metacarpal of his left hand, for which surgery will be required.
At the very least, Alaves will be without Sivera for the next month, though it's possible he'll be out longer. In his absence, Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who impressed at the last African Cup of Nations, will step in.
