Carles Perez, a former Barcelona youth product, will be absent from Aris Thessaloniki`s Europa Conference League qualification matches due to an extraordinary incident. The 27-year-old midfielder was hospitalized after sustaining a dog bite to his genitals, as confirmed by the club to Marca. Reports indicate the incident happened in Thermi, Thessaloniki, while Perez was walking his own pet. The bite occurred as individuals attempted to separate two dogs, and there is a possibility that surgery may be necessary, according to AS.
Perez, a winger, played for Getafe last season before moving to Aris on loan this current season. He started in Aris`s initial Europa Conference League leg last Thursday against Araz-Naxçivan of the Azerbaijan Premier League, a match they lost 2-1 away. The home leg is scheduled for this Thursday.
In the previous La Liga season, Perez featured in 27 games for Getafe, netting three goals, and is anticipated to be a pivotal player for Aris this season. His return timeline to the club remains uncertain. Throughout his career, Perez has played for notable clubs including Barcelona, Roma, Celta Vigo, Getafe, and currently Aris, in addition to representing Spain at various youth national team levels up to U-21. As a recent acquisition, his absence during such a crucial period for Aris is a setback, but the primary concern is his complete recovery from this unusual event.
