Normality has returned to Lezama after this competitive break prompted by various international commitments by various world teams. Valverde was able to count on all members of his squad in today’s training session to be in good physical condition. Unai Simón and Yeray are, in fact, the two definite casualties ahead of Sunday’s league match at the Gran Canaria Stadium.
The thing about the goalkeeper of Gasteiztarra comes from afar, because right after the Euro Cup in Germany he had to undergo surgery for wrist surgery. His absence, under these circumstances, was permanent. It looks like he won’t be able to compete for the rest of the year, although we’ll be waiting for events depending on how he recovers.
Yeray’s withdrawal began this week. The centre-back suffered a muscle injury in training on Wednesday. The medical report released by Athletic spoke about complementary tests, so it is certain that UD Las Palmas will not be able to compete with the Barakaldo player either.
Valverde has a new problem regarding the composition of the rear axis, as Yeray is the only Athletic player who has played in all four league games played. We will have to wait to see what the gasteiztarra coach bets, because a week with three games is coming up.
Vivian, who also participated in these first four games, although in the debut against Getafe he started as a substitute, only played for Spain against Switzerland. The other two alternatives to cover Yeray’s absence are Paredes, who was injured in the aforementioned clash against the Bordalás team, and newcomer Unai Nuñez. Valverde, it is true, has an option thanks to the arrival of the last defender from Celta on loan.
Galarreta, recovered
Another focus of interest from a red and white perspective ahead of Sunday’s match affects the midfield. Galarreta, who hasn’t had a minute of competition due to an unspecified injury that has prevented him from playing short, has been in group dynamics for two weeks, so everything points to him being one of the starters in the double pivot. From there the wide area options stretch from Prados to Vesga passing through Jauregizar and even Unai Gómez.
Valverde also has a choice about the composition of the top four men. Williams arrived from attending their respective international commitments while Sancet, Guruzeta, Djaló and Berenguer, among others, spent the two weeks since the holiday working in Lezama. We will have to wait for the events because Athletic, by insisting not to leave it, have three weeks ahead with three games each.
Source: La Verdad
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