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Knee surgery ends season Santiago (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Monday with the aim of resolving the discomfort he had been carrying and ensuring he is ready for pre-season next campaign, acco...

Impact Santiago had been managing knee discomfort for some time and the decision to operate now brings a definitive end to his season, with the club prioritizing having him fully fit and available from the start of the 2026/27 campaign. The midfielder has mainly operated as a rotational option for Elche this season, so his absence for the remaining fixtures has a limited impact on the starting lineup. Santiago ends the season with two tackles, one interception and five clearances in nine La Liga appearances (three starts).

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee discomfort Santiago (knee) is a late call for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo, according to coach Eder Sarabia. "Yago we have to see, he has some discomfort with his knee."

Impact Santiago has mainly operated as a rotational option for Elche this season, so his potential absence would have a limited impact on the starting lineup. The club will assess his condition over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement for the weekend fixture.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

No longer banned Santiago has served his suspension and is an option again.

Impact Santiago has returned from his two-game ban and will return to action next contest. He is unlikely to see much time in a starting role as he remains more of a depth option, with zero goal contributions in eight appearances (three starts) this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two-game ban Santiago will be suspended two games due to the straight red he received in Friday's clash against Athletic Club, according to Pasion Franjiverde.

Impact Santiago crossed the line with inappropriate comments directed at the referees during Friday's clash against Athletic Club and has been handed a two-game suspension as a result. The midfielder will now sit out matchups against Espanyol and Villarreal, but his absence shouldn't shake up the starting XI since he's mostly been deployed as a bench option in recent weeks.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Receives red card Santiago received a red card following Friday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club after directing inappropriate comments toward the referees, according to Pasion Franjiverde.

Impact Santiago is set to miss at least one match after seeing red in Friday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club, having directed inappropriate comments toward the referees in the aftermath of a controversial penalty decision. That said, the midfielder has mostly been limited to a bench role for Elche in recent weeks, so his suspension, even if it stretches beyond one game, should not shake up the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Santiago (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's meeting with Barcelona.

Impact Santiago hasn't played this season but is back in contention for upcoming contests. The midfielder could be used on the wings, perhaps challenging German Valera on the left flank.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Barcelona Santiago (knee) is back available for Sunday's clash against Barcelona, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference.

Impact Santiago has fully recovered from his knee injury and is back available for Sunday's clash against Barcelona. The midfielder has yet to feature this season and will likely be eased back to allow him to build on his fitness before possibly seeing a larger role in the heart of the game.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Santiago (knee) is ruled out again for the time being as he needs more time to build on his fitness, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference.

Impact Santiago returned to the match squad against Alaves but ultimately will miss again some time since the staff decided to make him work outside of the pitch in order to allow him to build his full fitness.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Santiago (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Satniago has yet to play this season due to a knee injury, but could see his first minutes of the campaign Sunday, as the midfielder was cleared from his injury to a spot on the bench. He will likely see a cautious return to play, with the club not risking the midfielder following his torn ACL.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to action Sunday Santiago (knee) is likely to be available for Sunday's game against Alaves, manager Eder Sarabia revealed during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Yago is widely expected to be...

Impact Santiago has yet to play this season after sustaining an ACL injury during the 2024/25 campaign. He should be an option in midfield if deemed able to return, though he's expected to see minutes off the bench at first given his lengthy absence.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soon to train with team Santiago (knee) is expected to train again with the team next week, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference.

Impact Santiago is progressing well in his rehabilitation from an ACL tear as he is expected to resume team training next week and build his fitness from there. This is positive news for Elche since the attacking midfielder was a regular starter prior to his long term injury and his return will be a boost to the frontline.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted recovering Santiago (knee) is still recovering from an ACL tear, and is working individually.

Impact Santiago will miss the beginning of the season as he recovers from an ACL tear he suffered in January. The midfielder could be back as soon as December, but likely won't be rushed immediately back into significant minutes.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE