UD Almería defender Rodrigo Ely diagnosed with severe arthritis

UD Almería defender Rodrigo Ely has been diagnosed with severe inflammatory arthritis. The condition, which is not caused by a specific physical impact, has required hospitalizations and intravenous treatment. Following an initial suspicion of a minor ankle sprain, Ely was admitted to Vithas Almería for over a week. Due to a lack of expected progress, he was recently readmitted to continue medical treatment. Recovery timelines for this type of chronic condition can range from three to six months with conservative treatment, or up to a year if surgery becomes necessary.

In a separate development, defender Chumi has expressed satisfaction with the team’s recent form, noting UD Almería’s defensive solidity and a streak of four consecutive victories. Chumi, who has struggled with various injuries in the previous season, emphasized the importance of collective effort and maintaining clean sheets to secure wins in the Segunda División. He noted that after a period of physical uncertainty during pre-season, he now feels fully recovered following a recent nasal injury.