Athletes Francisco Araya and Oriol Soldevila face long injury recoveries

Francisco Araya, a defender for Atenas, will miss the remainder of the season due to a severe knee injury. Medical examinations following a match against Kimberley confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament tear, internal lateral ligament damage, a lateral meniscus injury, and bone edema in his right knee. Araya is scheduled for surgery on August 25, with an estimated recovery period of eight to ten months.

In Spain, Hércules player Oriol Soldevila is entering the final stages of recovery from a long-term knee injury sustained last October. Although he received medical clearance in mid-July and appeared in a friendly match on July 31, he has recently experienced minor quadriceps discomfort. The club has opted to manage his workload cautiously to ensure he is fit for competitive league play.