Valencia striker Sadiq Umar sidelined with hamstring injury

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Valencia striker Sadiq Umar sidelined with hamstring injury

Summary

Valencia confirmed that forward Sadiq Umar will miss upcoming matches following a hamstring injury. The striker sustained the issue during last Sunday’s match against RC Deportivo de La Coruña. The club announced that Umar will now undergo a therapeutic and rehabilitation program at the team’s training ground to address the injury. No specific recovery timeline has been established, and the club has not disclosed the severity of the problem. This injury forces the coaching staff to adjust their attacking rotation for the immediate schedule, which includes a match against FC Barcelona. The team will monitor his progress to determine when he can return to full training.

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•Sadiq Umar suffered a right hamstring injury against RC Deportivo de La Coruña.
•The striker is undergoing a rehabilitation and physiotherapy plan at the training ground.
•Valencia has not provided an estimated recovery date for the player.
•The injury forces coaching staff to reorganize attacking options for upcoming matches.

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3:06 PMYahoo Sports — 🚑 Valencia release Sadiq Umar’s medical update

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Sadiq Umar will miss Valencia’s upcoming matches due to an issue in his right hamstring area. The injury occurred in last Sunday’s match against RC Deportivo de La Coruña, as the club confirmed i...
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