Girona FC has been forced to make a change at the heart of their squad with the arrival of Brazilian striker Gustavo Dovbyk, who is expected to be sidelined for three rounds following his latest injury.

Dovbyk, who was named one of the best players on the continent in 2018, suffered a knee ligament injury during his team's friendly against Almería on Wednesday and will be out for several weeks.

The injury is a setback for Girona as they look to continue their strong start to the season, but the club will need to find a replacement for Dovbyk if he is unable to return to training soon.

Gonzalo Mazzola, who had been Dovbyk's regular partner, is expected to step into the starting lineup when Dovbyk returns, but it remains to be seen whether that decision will be made before the start of the next match or not.

The injury update comes just days after Girona lost their last game of the season to Real Madrid in La Liga, leaving them two points adrift of the title race. Despite this setback, the club remains confident that Dovbyk's recovery will be swift enough to allow him to resume playing by the end of the month.

In the meantime, GironaFC will rely on other strikers to fill the void left by Dovbyk's absence, including fellow Brazilian player Marcelo Bielsa and striker Diego Costa. The club's manager, José Portillo, said that while Dovbyk's departure is disappointing, it is also part of the plan and he believes that the squad can still compete for the championship.

Overall, the arrival of Dovbyk is likely to be a positive development for Girona as they look to continue their strong start to the season. With Dovbyk's return and the addition of Marcelo Bielsa and Diego Costa, the club should have plenty of options to choose from. However, the key will be to see how Dovbyk recovers and how the squad responds to any changes in depth.