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Unax Alvarez likely to miss start of Premier Sports Cup for St Johnstone

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Unax Alvarez likely to miss start of Premier Sports Cup for St Johnstone

Summary

Unax Alvarez, a summer signing for St Johnstone, is expected to miss the beginning of their Premier Sports Cup campaign due to an ankle injury. The winger sustained the injury during a pre-season friendly against Forfar Athletic, where St Johnstone secured a 4-0 victory. Head coach Simo Valakari confirmed the injury involved a twisted ligament but noted that nothing is broken and Alvarez is likely to be sidelined for a couple of weeks. In contrast, defender Morgan Boyes and forward Louis Lloyd have a better chance of returning for the group stage opener against Linlithgow Rose on July 14.

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•Unax Alvarez twisted his ankle during a friendly against Forfar Athletic.
•He is likely to miss the start of the Premier Sports Cup.
•St Johnstone won their last friendly 4-0.
•Morgan Boyes and Louis Lloyd have a chance to be fit for the opener.
•The group stage opener is scheduled for July 14 against Linlithgow Rose.

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11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Saints signing Alvarez could miss start of season

What they're saying

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Summer St Johnstone signing Unax Alvarez is likely to miss the start of their Premier Sports Cup campaign after picking up an injury during pre-season. The 24-year-old winger, signed from Deportivo Guadalajara after their relegation from Spain's third tier, twisted his ankle in last week's 4-0 friendly win over Forfar Athletic. There is more chance of defender Morgan Boyes and forward Louis Lloyd making the group stage opener against Linlithgow Rose on Tuesday, 14 July.
— Yahoo Sports

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