Rafita (muscle) was forced off in the 24th minute of Saturday's La Liga clash against Racing Santander after experiencing muscular discomfort, with David Larrubia replacing him.
Analysis:Rafita's afternoon ended prematurely after the defender requested a substitution due to discomfort while operating on the right side of Malaga's five-man defensive setup. His withdrawal forced coach Juanfran Funes to adjust his tactical approach, introducing David Larrubia and abandoning part of his initial formation. The setback comes after Rafita established himself as a regular starter this season, featuring from the opening whistle in 11 of Malaga's first 12 league fixtures. The severity of his muscular problem remains unclear, with further medical examinations expected to determine whether he will face time on the sidelines following the November international break.
