Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that Oihan Sancet will be available for next week's derby against Real Sociedad, which represents great news for the club's fans. Coach Edin Terzic reported that the Navarrese player completed his session with the group today and is expected to be recovered for the match on Sunday, October 7.
Sancet, who has been a key piece in the team's offensive scheme, suffered a soleus muscle injury on October 8. He has since been ruled out of the matches against Valencia, Levante and Getafe, and will not participate in the next match with Hospitalet either. The recovery from his injury has been accelerated thanks to the player's dedication and the work of the medical department, which allows Athletic to count on his presence in the derby.
The coach has explained that, although the deadlines are tight, Sancet's condition will allow him to be fit for the clash against Osasuna the following week. Furthermore, Terzic noted that the player has completed the entire session with the group for the first time and has done extra work, indicating significant progress in his rehabilitation. Even so, it has been decided that he will not participate in the match against AE Prat in the Cup, as returning to an artificial turf after the injury represents an unnecessary risk.
Athletic has also suffered other important losses. Galarreta was injured on Sunday against Getafe and Guruzeta missed the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate. These incidents have forced the coach to adjust his squad and look for alternatives to maintain the flow of play that characterizes the team.
With the return of Sancet, Athletic Bilbao prepares for a crucial duel against Real Sociedad, where the performance of the key players will be decisive. The club hopes that the forward's full recovery will allow the team to compete at the highest level in the derby and continue advancing in the table. The next match will also mark the beginning of a new phase in which Athletic will seek to consolidate its position in the league and maintain pressure on its rivals.