The fact that Dani García played as a center back for Villamarín is remarkable. More so considering that Yeray occupied a place on the bench. Valverde announced in the press room at the end of the clash that he did not send the Barakaldo defender off due to a sprain sustained in training on Saturday. The right-handed centre-back, by the way, also did not finish the previous match against Girona in San Mamés.
Vivian and Paredes are in position to start against Atlético de Madrid the next day. This couple, however, could not be repeated three days later against Barça, as the player from Gasteiz saw a fifth yellow card against Betis and had to serve a penalty match. At the expense of the evolution of Yeray’s sprain, the reality is that at this point of the week, and in a game on Thursday, Athletic has only one center back to face Xavi’s team.
A bit of a dilemma
The dilemma for Valverde does not end there. Yuri, another alternative to play on the rear axis, was injured; So there is Dani García, who has already played some minutes there at Villamarín, Vesga, Prados, Lekue… Nolaskoain, who became the fourth central defender after the departure of Iñigo Martínez, will not be available when He joined Eibar in the winter market.
Source: La Verdad
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