Alaves has kicked off the 2026/27 preseason with a day of medical‑sport screenings at the IMQ Amárica Medical Centre in Vitoria‑Gasteiz. The squad, sitting 14th in La Liga with 43 points (11 W‑10 D‑17 L), undergoes blood pressure checks, ECG baseline, echocardiography and effort tests under the club's medical staff.

What examinations were carried out?

Players faced a full assessment: Doppler echo, clinical exam and ECG, all supervised by IMQ professionals, the official partner since 2013. Present this week are Jesús Owono, Adrián Rodríguez, Moussa Diarra, Selu Diallo, Hugo Novoa and Aitor Mañas. Nikola Maras, Mendes, Pica and Ropero will not join the group.

Why does this matter?

Early diagnosis helps prevent injuries that could worsen the team's fragile situation, which has conceded 56 goals while scoring 44, leaving a -12 goal difference. The club also prepares four friendlies against Eibar, Girona, Castellón and Racing before a concentration in Torremirona and the league opener against Getafe.

What comes next for the squad?

After the medical protocol, Quique Sánchez Flores has scheduled a double training session on Wednesday, when the team will hit the pitch. The agenda includes the mentioned friendlies and, finally, the trip to Mendizorroza for the clash with Getafe. The last official result was a 1‑2 loss to Rayo Vallecano on 23 May, and the recent form reads three wins and two defeats (LLWWW, with the two most recent games lost).

What does this mean for the season?

With the squad now cleared and upcoming friendlies underway, Alaves aims to fine‑tune performance before a campaign where staying clear of the relegation zone is the priority. The current gap is 51 points behind leaders Barcelona, so every point matters. The medical checks give confidence that players can train at full capacity and, hopefully, turn the next matches into positive results.