Isco Injury: Sidelined after surgery

Isco (ankle) remains out for an extended period following arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle, according to the club.

Isco has yet to be given an official recovery timeline but is expected to miss at least a month of action. He has struggled with fitness issues throughout the campaign, making just a couple of brief appearances in November. While this loss reduces the squad's offensive potential, both Pablo Fornals and Giovani Lo Celso are talented alternatives in the No. 10 role.