Carles Pérez Sidelined After Freak Dog Bite Ahead of Conference League Clash

Former Barcelona winger Carles Pérez is sidelined indefinitely after suffering a serious dog bite injury while walking his pet in the Thermi district of Thessaloniki. The 27‑year‑old Aris Thessaloniki player was hospitalised following deep wounds to his groin area.

The injury occurred during an attempt to separate his dog from another dog involved in a confrontation. Spanish outlets and Greek medical sources report that Pérez required immediate medical care, including six stitches, and remains under observation with doctors assessing whether surgery will be necessary.

Aris confirmed that Pérez would miss the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying fixture against Araz-Nakhchivan following the incident. Pérez participated in the first leg but will now be unavailable for the rematch as the team navigates crucial qualifying challenges. Teammates and fans have expressed support for his recovery, describing the injury as unusual but not life-threatening.