Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez revealed that he will miss the rest of the season after suffering a cancer relapse.
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Rodriguez suffers cancer relapse
The 28-year-old battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, during the 2022-23 season.
Rodriguez has only missed one LaLiga game for Las Palmas this season while starting in 21 league games.
“They told me yesterday that I have relapsed from cancer,” the Spanish midfielder said in a news conference on Thursday.
Rodriguez said: “I have the disease again, I have to stop for another six months and undergo chemotherapy treatment. I wanted to be the one to say it. I have to stop again, fight this disease again.”
He added: “I hope to see you again in 25-26 season. I am 100% convinced that it will be in the First Division.”
LaLiga, RFEF extend support
Rodriguez was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2022 and returned to play on April 30, 2023 after undergoing treatment.
LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) extended their support for Rodriguez’s speedy recovery.
“Much encouragement to Kirian RodrÃguez, the @UDLP_Official and all its fans. It’s time to show your strength again, but we are sure that you will return soon. We are with you,” said LaLiga on X.
The RFEF added: “Much encouragement Kirian. Now you stop, but we are already counting days until we see you again on the grass. For sure this battle you will win by a big margin.”
Rodriguez, a youth product from Las Palmas, was promoted to the first team in the summer of 2019 and has made 154 appearances for the club.
