Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022.
Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six sessions of chemotherapy. He completed his treatment in November 2022 and was given the all-clear by January 2023. The midfielder made a successful return to action for Las Palmas in April 2023.
This season, Rodriguez has been a key player for Las Palmas, featuring in 21 of the club’s 22 La Liga fixtures. The team is currently 15th in the league table, just two points above the relegation zone. Rodriguez’s absence will be a significant blow to the team’s chances of survival.
Rodriguez will now undergo another round of chemotherapy to fight the disease. The midfielder is expected to miss the remainder of the season, with a potential return to action in the 2025/26 campaign.
The news of Rodriguez’s relapse has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, with fans and players alike sending messages of support and well wishes to the Las Palmas captain.
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