Alcoyano faced a difficult blow to its plans as one of the team’s standout players went down before the new season. The club confirmed a serious knee injury for Sergi Gil, a midfielder seen as a key creator in the attacking phase. The diagnosis is a cruciate ligament tear, which will sideline him for six to nine months and keep him from taking the field again this season.
The injury was a heavy disappointment for the Aragonese midfielder, who had hoped the initial assessment might prove overly cautious. In a Barcelona consultation with the renowned surgeon Ramon Cugat, Gil sought a second opinion and received confirmation that surgery would be required to stabilize the knee joint and restore stability for his return to top form.
Sergi Gil had emerged as one of the most reliable reinforcements in a crucial area of the squad, providing creativity and pace with the ball. The team had counted on his presence to close the gap left by a veteran who had recently departed, while the club had also been weighing renewal offers for other players who were courted by different destinations. His departure would mark a significant shift in the squad’s midfield dynamics.
From his early days as a product of the academy, Sergi Gil showed enough quality to earn a place in the Real Zaragoza first team at La Romareda, where he made thirty appearances. After leaving Zaragoza, he spent four seasons in the lower divisions, including stints with the club from Extremadura and later Costa Brava. He also had spells with Calahorra, always contributing his experience and technical ability whenever available in the First Federation.
The seriousness of the knee injury, coupled with his essential role in the team’s tactical setup under coach Vincent Parras, has compelled the sports management to act decisively in search of a reliable replacement. The priority is to secure a player who can immediately contribute in the same position and preserve the club’s competitive structure as they navigate a demanding schedule.
Movements
Within the same week, the club undertook two significant roster changes. Veteran defender and team captain Raul Gonzalez was released, creating a leadership vacancy at the back. In response, the club added Sergio Nieto, a 24-year-old left-back who developed through Madrid’s Sanse system and passed through Valladolid’s youth ranks during his formation. Nieto’s arrival is seen as part of a broader strategy to bolster the squad’s depth and balance on the flanks.
With the addition of Sergio Nieto, the club announced eleven confirmed signings for the summer. Fans now await the green light on another potential addition ahead of the season’s first league match, set to take place at El Collao against Atlético Sanluqueño on the 27th. The aim is clear: fill the gap left by Sergi Gil and ensure the squad remains competitive as they prepare for the opening fixture and the road ahead in the campaign.