RCD Mallorca manager Luis García is considering calling up midfielder Sergi Darder for the LaLiga Hypermotion match against Ceuta this Sunday. The decision comes after a number of absences in the squad opened up a spot.
Darder had been away from training for nearly ten days due to private medical matters. The club's original plan was for the 32-year-old to continue his recovery and miss the third matchday. However, the current situation in the dressing room leads García to weigh his inclusion as extra support. The Asturian manager wants all options available for a key match at Son Moix.
Confirmed absences in the squad are the main factor. RCD Mallorca faces the match with several players unavailable, altering the initial timeline for the central midfielder. Darder, an important piece in the midfield last season, could provide experience at a time of need. His potential return is valued as a practical solution rather than a shift in his recovery process.
The club maintains extreme care for its players' physical condition. The priority remains long-term health, but the context of an official match sometimes forces a reevaluation of timelines. Darder has proven his worth in previous campaigns, being a key player in building play.
In another market move, right-back Mateu Morey has planned his trip to Montilivi to finalize his transfer to Girona. The 26-year-old defender from Petra is seeking more playing time after a spell with limited opportunities in Palma. His departure would free up space and resources in the full-back position, an area where the club has several alternatives.
The RCD Mallorca squad has options like Pablo Maffeo and Giovanni González for the right flank. Morey arrived at the club with expectations, but competition and some injuries complicated his adaptation. His potential exit is part of a normal restructuring of the player roster.
The possible inclusion of Darder would give more depth to Mallorca's midfield. Ceuta, newly promoted, will visit Son Moix looking for their first point of the season. For RCD Mallorca, it's a chance to earn three points at home and build momentum in the competition. The team led by Luis García wants to improve its performance after an irregular start.
Season data shows a record of one win and one loss in the first two matchdays. The fixtures calendar indicates a run of manageable games that the club wants to take advantage of. The victory against Eibar in the last outing provided a confidence boost. Maintaining the positive streak at Son Moix is the immediate goal.
RCD Mallorca's sporting direction is working on several fronts as the transfer window closes. Morey's exit and the management of Darder's recovery are two examples. The focus, however, is on the short term and Sunday's match. Any final decision on the '10' will be made with the collective benefit for facing Ceuta in mind.
