Córdoba CF emerged stronger from the Andalusian derby against Granada at El Arcángel (1-0). It wasn’t just about the three points or a sixth consecutive win extending the season’s sweetest run, but also because Iván Ania’s squad continues to defy the odds from weeks ago, keeping alive the dream of fighting for a playoff spot with only three matches left in LaLiga Hypermotion. However, the night wasn’t all positive for the white-and-green side. The match came with a price in the form of physical issues, and these involved two key pieces in the current Córdoba machinery: Adrián Fuentes and Alberto del Moral.
Both started against the Granada side and both had to leave the pitch in the second half, though due to different ailments.
**Fuentes, Awaiting Healing**
The second alarm of the afternoon sounded around the 59th minute when Adrián Fuentes had to make way after a tough collision with Diallo. The incident saw the sole of the French full-back’s boot strike the area between the thigh and knee of the Madrid-born striker, specifically just above the joint.
The blow later required multiple stitches for Córdoba’s top scorer, though initial checks ruled out any additional muscle injury. Therefore, the main factor now depends on how the wound evolves and the discomfort from the impact.
In this context, his availability for next Friday’s match against Albacete, again at El Arcángel (21:00), isn’t ruled out. In fact, the club’s goal is to speed up the healing process as much as possible so the attacker can train relatively normally during the week.
Córdoba CF’s attacking situation has become even tighter after Diego Percan’s red card against Granada, further reducing Iván Ania’s options for the next league fixture. For that match, he would only have Obolskii as a pure striker, plus the option of moving Sergi Guardiola back up front.
However, the definitive assessment of the Madrid-born player won’t be known until well into the week, when the medical staff can check how the affected area responds to movement, pain, and regular training loads.
The concern is naturally high, given he is the team’s main offensive reference. The former Tarazona player, who has scored 14 goals this season, has a contract valid until June 2027, though talks to extend and improve his terms beyond that date have also intensified recently.
**Del Moral, Facing Tests**
The outlook is much more pessimistic for now around Alberto del Moral. The Toledo-born midfielder left the pitch just six minutes before Fuentes, visibly frustrated and aware that the injury could be more serious.
The incident occurred after a messy play on the edge of Córdoba’s area. According to Iván Ania, the player apparently suffered a muscle problem in his hamstring.
The Asturian coach hinted at an unfavorable prognosis after the match: “I understand that Alberto Del Moral will be ruled out, possibly not just for the next game but for the rest of the season,” he admitted.
Still, the midfielder—on loan for a second consecutive season from Real Oviedo—will undergo further medical tests in the coming days to determine the exact extent of the injury. The initial examinations, however, don’t inspire much optimism.
