Girona's star player, Dovbyk, has suffered an ankle injury and is likely to be out for three rounds. The injury occurred during Girona's match against Real Madrid on Sunday night. The Ukrainian striker was substituted off in the second half after being forced to leave the pitch with a knock to his ankle.
Dovbyk's absence will be a big blow to Girona, who are currently sitting at the top of La Liga table. He has been one of their most reliable players this season, scoring six goals in just nine games. His injury could potentially see his place taken by other forwards, such as Rodrigo Moreno or Carlos Soler.
The injury also comes at a crucial time for Girona, who have already lost two key players in recent weeks - defender Sergio Pina and midfielder Rafa Márquez. Both injuries were sustained in different matches, but both have left them short-staffed in midfield and defence.
Girona's manager, Quique Setien, has not ruled out the possibility of using some substitutes up front in Dovbyk's absence. However, it remains to be seen whether he can find a substitute who can perform as well as Dovbyk in the attacking role.
Overall, Dovbyk's injury is a major setback for Girona and their chances of winning the league title this season. They now need to rely on their remaining squad to step up and fill the void left by Dovbyk's absence.