Mallorca’s Iván Cuéllar Hospitalised After Training-Ground Ceiling Collapse

Mallorca goalkeeper Iván “Pichu” Cuéllar has been admitted to hospital after suffering a head injury when part of the dining-room decoration collapsed at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio training complex.

Training-ground accident leaves Mallorca monitoring veteran

The incident occurred at Son Bibiloni before the morning session led by Luis García. Cuéllar, 42, received immediate medical attention after being struck by the falling structure and was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Mallorca confirmed that the goalkeeper will remain under medical observation for 24 hours as doctors assess the effects of the injury and check for any additional complications.

The club described the incident as a serious head injury caused by a large decorative structure in the training-ground dining room collapsing.

How the incident unfolded

1. Cuéllar was at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio before Mallorca’s scheduled morning training.
2. A large section of decoration in the dining area fell and struck the goalkeeper.
3. Medical staff provided urgent care at the training ground.
4. He was transferred to hospital, where he is due to be monitored for the following 24 hours.

Goalkeeping depth tested before Girona fixture

The accident creates an immediate selection concern ahead of Mallorca’s Segunda División match against Girona on Sunday, the eighth round of the campaign.

Lucas Bergström is away with Finland on international duty, leaving Arnau Tenas as the club’s only fit senior goalkeeper at present. Mallorca’s staff must now await Cuéllar’s medical assessment before deciding whether an academy goalkeeper will be required to provide bench cover.

Cuéllar joined Mallorca in the summer of 2023 following a long career that has included Atlético Madrid, Eibar, Leganés and Sporting Gijón. He has made three appearances in all competitions for the club but has not played this season.

Key takeaways

• Cuéllar sustained a serious head injury in an accident at Mallorca’s training complex.
• The 42-year-old has been hospitalised and is under observation for 24 hours.
• Arnau Tenas is currently Mallorca’s sole available senior goalkeeper.
• With Bergström on Finland duty, an academy promotion may be needed for the Girona match.