Title: Girona's Dovbyk sidelined due to ankle injury, expected to be out for three rounds of action.

Girona's Dovbyk sidelined due to ankle injury, expected to be out for three rounds of action

Girona have announced that striker Dovbyk has been ruled out of the upcoming matches due to an ankle injury.

The 24-year-old Ukrainian international had been playing at left-back for Girona since the start of the season and was part of their squad that won the Spanish Superliga title last season.

However, he sustained an ankle sprain in training on Wednesday night and is now expected to miss three rounds of action, which could see him miss the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid next month and potentially some domestic fixtures as well.

Dovbyk's absence will leave Girona with a vacancy at left-back, but they have already made plans to fill it. The club have reportedly spoken to several potential candidates, including former Real Madrid player Álvaro Morata and former Barcelona midfielder Marc Bartra.

Meanwhile, Girona coach Xavi Martínez has said that his team is confident they can continue to compete without Dovbyk, despite the loss of one of their top strikers.

"We are very disappointed with the news, but we know that we can still play well without him," Martínez told the club website. "We have a strong squad and we can find ways to score goals without him."

Despite the setback, Girona remain optimistic about their chances of winning the league title this season. They currently sit third in the table behind leaders Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, and they have only lost two games so far.

With Dovbyk sidelined, Girona may need to adjust their tactics slightly to accommodate for the loss of their main attacking threat, but overall they are still a formidable side who should not be underestimated in the competition.