Athletic have a serious problem in the middle of the defense ahead of the next day’s match against Osasuna. To the expulsions suffered by Yeray and Paredes at Getafe, with corresponding sanctioned matches for both, were added Vivian’s lumbar problems. The man from Gasteiz, in fact, missed the visit to the Coliseum for this reason. We will have to see how the week goes to see if he recovers in time or not to face Jagoba Arrasate’s team next Saturday in San Mamés.
Everything indicates, in any case, that Valverde will have to turn to Bilbao Athletic to have a certain center back in his team against Navarrese. Unai Egiluz, who debuted as a lion on the occasion of the first cup match against Rubí, is emerging as the most reliable alternative for the duel against the rojillos, but there is an additional obstacle. The defender from Durango was not part of the Bilbao Athletic expedition that traveled to the Aragonese land today to face Brea in what will be the closing of the regular League for Gurpegi’s students.
Egiluz is absent for this duel, after being substituted the previous day, due to ankle problems. Everything indicates, in any case, that Durangarra will be able to train normally throughout next week.
Last appointment
Gurpegi has recovered another central defender for this morning’s appointment in Brea. Duñabeitia, who was suspended the day before due to suspension, is back in the team for this clash in Aragon which starts at 12 noon. The rival team Bilbao Athletic has already been relegated.
Source: La Verdad
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