Why is Yeray Alvarez suspended and when will he play his next game?

The footballing community heaped praises on Yeray Alvarez after he returned to the training camp a few years ago, after battling testicular cancer. To share a moment of solidarity with the 30-year-old Spaniard, his teammates at Athletic Bilbao shaved their heads to pay tribute to the valour, courage and the fighting spirit of Yeray Alvarez.

Today, the same hero has tested positive in a doping case during the UEFA Europa League semi-final clash between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao. Yeray Alvarez stated that he has been undergoing treatment for hair loss prevention post-surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. He also said that he must have unintentionally taken a banned substance as part of his precautionary medications and treatments. He said, "After studying the case, we have established that I tested positive because I unintentionally took a hair loss prevention medicine containing a banned substance. The disciplinary procedure is currently under investigation and subject to confidentiality, so I am provisionally suspended and am not authorised to make any further public statements. I very much regret this situation, but with the support of the club, I am working on my defence in the belief that I will be able to return to the field of play as soon as possible."

Yeray Alvarez has been battling health issues to play football

Alvarez's dedication and love for this beautiful game of football make his story an inspirational one. Fate has been cruel to him, yet he has refused to surrender to the difficulties and challenges that have besieged him over these years. He had to undergo chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with cancerous abnormalities at a young age.

He also had to undergo another surgery to prevent pubalgia that led to further disruptions in his footballing career. Recently, a muscle ailment saw him bow out of the Copa del Rey finals against Mallorca in 2024. Despite physical, mental and emotional struggles, Alvarez has continued to stand as a beacon of inspiration.

However, the recent case has raised a lot of eyebrows after he was found guilty of consuming a banned substance.

When will Yeray Alvarez play his next match ?

Yeray Alvarez has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a doping case. We have to wait for further details and judgments taken in this case. Yeray has confessed to his fault of unintentionally consuming banned substances as part of his medical treatment.

Alvarez has been an indispensable component in the Athletic Bilbao team for a decade, and the club has also left no stone unturned to support him unconditionally for his unwavering loyalty. Further details on this case will acquaint us with whether the defence counsel was able to prove that Alvarez was not guilty or not. His return to the footballing pitch will solely rely upon the judgment in the next hearing.