Ounahi's fragile calf abandons Girona, Moroccan team

Girona midfielder Azeddine Ounahi will miss the match against Valencia on Saturday due to a left calf muscle injury, and his availability for the Catalan derby against Barcelona on Oct. 14 remains uncertain. The club stated that medical staff will assess his condition over the coming days to determine when he can resume team training. The injury also forced Morocco coach Walid Regragui to omit Ounahi from the Atlas Lions squad for upcoming friendly matches against Bahrain and Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Girona faces a setback in its domestic campaign without the Moroccan international, who plays a vital role in the team's midfield operations.