Overview
- Pacheco sustained a left‑shoulder ligament rupture and will miss at least the next three fixtures against Getxo, Espanyol and Girona.
- With Garcés under a 12‑month FIFA sanction that is under appeal, Tenaglia has been fixed at center back.
- Parada earned praise after stepping in at Vallecas, with Diarra also vying to partner Tenaglia in the short term.
- B‑team defenders Xanet Olaiz and Álvaro García are set for greater involvement, beginning with Thursday’s Copa match at Getxo.
- Despite thin numbers, Alavés has conceded only 9 goals in 10 league matches, and the club is weighing January defensive additions.