Athletic coach Martín Terzic confirmed that central defender Ander Sancet is in the final phase of his recovery and will not be able to participate in tomorrow's match against Getafe. The player, who showed up in training work outside of Lezama, has been recovering from a moderate muscle injury to the soleus that occurred fifteen days ago. According to Terzic, Sancet should return to training with the rest of the team on Monday or Tuesday and be ready for next week, when the team faces its next opponent.
The coach also took advantage of the press conference to comment on the status of other players who have been out of action. Midfielder Víctor Víctor and defender Juan Prados, the only field players who have not logged minutes in the team to date, are in the process of readapting after their respective injuries. Víctor Víctor, who was out of competition throughout the previous season due to a serious knee injury, feels very well and is getting closer to his usual level every day, according to data monitoring carried out by the medical department. For his part, Prados, who has also suffered a long-term injury, has shown exceptional performance in a Europa League match during his training phase, indicating that he is close to returning to his optimal level.
Terzic highlighted the great competition that exists in Athletic's core, with six or eight players ready to play. The coach explained that the decision to include a player in the starting lineup will depend on the right moment and the team's needs. In addition, he recalled that the team's right back, Juan Laporte, is suspended and will not be able to participate in tomorrow's match, which adds pressure to the squad selection.
With the absence of Sancet and the uncertainty over the availability of Víctor Víctor and Prados, Athletic is preparing for the match with Getafe without its most experienced central defender. The club hopes that Sancet's recovery will be completed in time so that he can contribute in the upcoming matches, while Víctor Víctor and Prados will have to demonstrate their form in training to gain the confidence of the coaching staff. The result of tomorrow's match will depend on how the coach manages the squad in the absence of these key players.