Athletic Club Prepares for Visit to Metropolitano with Significant Absences
Athletic Club has returned to work in Lezama after a day of rest, focusing on the important match on Saturday against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. However, not all is good news for the Lions.
Nico Williams is ‘pending evolution’ due to a flu-like condition, although he is expected to be available for the match. The most sensitive absence could be that of Oihan Sancet, who is a serious doubt due to a muscle injury sustained in the last match.
His absence would be a blow to the team, considering his excellent form, with six goals in the last four games and being the team’s top scorer this season. Álvaro Djaló is also out of action, recovering from an ankle sprain and confirmed as a definite absentee for this clash.
Ernesto Valverde’s team therefore faces a major challenge in configuring the starting eleven against a always difficult opponent like Atlético at their home ground. Athletic Club will complete its preparation with two more training sessions, refining the strategy and looking for alternatives to replace the absences. The last session will be on Friday, just after the coach’s press conference. We are confident that the team will give their best and fight for victory at the Metropolitano!
