Striker Txus Vizcay, starter for the Athletic reserve team, has joined the first team training in Lezama with the hope of being included in the list for the next match against Getafe. Vizcay's absence on the trip to Salamanca, where the reserve team faces the Unionistas, has generated speculation about his possible debut in the first team squad. The German coach, Xabi Alonso, has maintained his usual reserve until the day of the match, which increases the expectation of a surprise inclusion of the young forward.
Vizcay, who has four goals in the Primera RFEF, has remained in the first team's training area this morning, which suggests that the coaching staff is evaluating him for the next day. Athletic has suffered several injuries up front, including that of Guruzeta, which has forced the technical direction to look for alternatives between the quarry players and the reserve personnel. In the press conference after training, the coach did not give concrete clues about his participation, but confirmed that different options are being tested in the central forward position.
Among the alternatives considered are striker Robert Navarro, who has shown flashes of effectiveness in the past, and Nico Serrano, who has also occupied the same position on previous occasions. In addition, there has been mention of the possibility of young base forward Sancet returning to the forward line once he recovers from his injury, or that veteran Berenguer, with experience in the League, returning to occupy the number nine position. The coach explained that, due to injuries, tactical changes have been made and different combinations have been tried in training.
Athletic, which is in the fight to qualify for the Champions League, needs to strengthen its forward line to maintain competitiveness in the season. The inclusion of Vizcay in the first team list could provide freshness and a new offensive option in the attack. If the forward joins the squad, it will be his first appearance in the first-class Athletic squad, which would mark an important milestone in his career.
The next match against Getafe will be played with the possibility that Athletic will have the presence of Vizcay in the locker room. The coach has not officially confirmed his participation, but the combination of injuries and the need to strengthen the forward line make the inclusion of the young striker a real option. The club's fans are looking forward to the final decision, which will be revealed on the day of the match.