# Rodrigo Zalazar injury and availability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rodrigo-zalazar-injury-and-availability
> Updated: 2026-10-23T16:17:28.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Sporting CP midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar sustained a left thigh muscle injury during a 3-1 victory over SC Braga. Following the incident, Sporting coach Rui Borges expressed skepticism regarding Zalazar’s availability for a Champions League match against Lens, stating, “I believe that no matter how minimal the discomfort, he won't be able to play against Lens.”

Zalazar subsequently missed Champions League fixtures against both Lens and LASK Linz. Despite these club-level absences, he was included in Diego Forlán’s 42-man preliminary squad for Uruguay’s upcoming international window, with expectations that he will participate in preparations for a friendly against Argentina.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Rodrigo Zalazar included in Uruguay squad despite Sporting injury

Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar has been called up to the national team for a friendly against Argentina, despite currently recovering from a muscle injury sustained while playing for Sporting CP.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rodrigo-zalazar-included-in-uruguay-squad-despite-sporting-injury

### 2026-10-10: Rodrigo Zalazar doubtful for Champions League match against Lens

Sporting CP midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar is uncertain for the Champions League clash against Lens after suffering a left thigh injury during a recent match against SC Braga.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rodrigo-zalazar-doubtful-for-champions-league-match-against-lens

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