Injured rider's return to MotoGP season opener still possible, says physio

The Spanish rider from Murcia was injured earlier this month. In a training session, he suffered a broken femur.

"The femur surgery was successfully completed," read an official statement from Aldeguer's team, Gresini Racing, on X. "Now it's time to rest. We will provide more information in the coming days."

Aldeguer's physiotherapist, Aitor Tomas, explained that there is a chance the rider could be ready for the first round of the season, which is set to be held in Thailand on 1 March.

However, he ruled out the Spaniard's participation during the pre-season tests.

He told L'Esportiu: "We will fight for him to be in the first MotoGP race. The physiotherapist does not dictate; he accompanies the rider so that he feels better day by day, increasingly confident.

The physiotherapist explained that KTM rider Pedro Acosta had a similar injury, and was able to return within 15 days. However, that does not necessarily mean Aldeguer would be able to do the same.

"In addition, Aldeguer's is a little more complex," he concluded.

Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez suffered an injury after an incident with Marco Bezzecchi at the Indonesian Grand Prix.

The Spaniard was back in action at the same circuit where Aldeguer suffered his injury earlier this month, at the Aspar Circuit near Valencia. He was also joined by his brother, Alex Marquez. Read more here!

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