Chidera Ejuke

Ejuke (hamstring) was expected to return in early February, but he was spotted in team training Thursday morning ahead of Saturday's game against Valencia, according to his club.

Ejuke (hamstring) is expected to return to group training around mid-January with an eye toward returning to action at some point in early February, according to Pepe Jimenez of El Desmarque.

Ejuke (hamstring) is expected to return by mid-January, according to manager Garcia Pimienta. "Chidera is taking small steps as per our normal recovery schedule. The difference between having surgery and not having surgery does not change the duration of the injury and it is expected that by mid-January he will be able to join the group and by the end of January or early February he should be ready to compete again for a place in the team. He is feeling good, and he has a smile on his face and that is what's important."

Ejuke (hamstring) is dealing with a serious injury, according to manager Francisco Garcia Pimienta. "Bad news the injury, quite serious, of Ejuke. We'll see exactly what it is... how it ends up being solved, but we are talking about a serious injury."

Ejuke suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Barcelona, manager Francisco Garcia Pimienta told media after the game. "We have to run some tests, but there's no question he's injury. He left something in the back of leg, probably his hamstring, so that's a clear sign of injury."