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The Montreal Alouettes will get a welcome boost on offense for their upcoming matchup against the Calgary Stampeders.
Wide receiver Cole Spieker will return to action after being sidelined for several weeks due to an ankle injury.
Spieker has played in only one game since the start of the season, on June 4 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Despite his limited playing time, he demonstrated his potential by catching a 22-yard pass before being forced to join the injured list.
His return comes at a crucial time for the Montreal offense, which is looking to maintain its momentum as the Canadian Football League season enters a decisive phase.
However, this good news comes with several pieces of bad news regarding injuries. The Alouettes will have to do without defensive lineman David Perales for at least six games.
David Perales and Alex Hollins Out at the Worst Possible Time
David Perales is suffering from an adductor injury that will require a lengthy recovery period. Ironically, the player had just returned to football after an absence of nearly two years. In the last game against Calgary, he quickly made his mark with a sack, a tackle, and—most importantly—a pass deflection at the very end of the game, a game-changing play that helped secure the win for Montreal.
This injury therefore deprives the Alouettes of a player who had immediately made an impact on the defense.
The team will also have to cope with the absence of wide receiver Alex Hollins. Hampered by a hip injury, he will not be in uniform for this second consecutive matchup against the Stampeders.
Despite these losses, Montreal hopes to benefit from the return of Cole Spieker to add more depth to its offense. The Alouettes will now look to repeat their success from last week in Calgary, even though several adjustments will be necessary due to the injuries plaguing the roster.
The upcoming matchup against the Stampeders will test the Alouettes' ability to overcome these absences while continuing their excellent start to the CFL season.
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