Elche has incorporated the Galician winger YagodeSantiago to the squad for the next matchday against Villarreal, after a knee injury that had kept him out of official matches. The player, who is wearing a bandage on his knee, was shown at the MartínezValero stadium training session on Wednesday, suggesting that his return to the squad is close.
Iago's injury is not new; Last spring he underwent surgery again on the same joint he had suffered a year before. Despite the surgery, the club has not registered its participation in any official competition during the current season. His participation in the training session indicates that the physiotherapist and the coaching staff are confident in his speedy recovery.
Coach MartínAnselmi's team is in a favorable position for Saturday's match, since there are no casualties in the squad. In addition to Yago, midfielder BubaSangaré, who had been out after a muscle injury before the competition break, has also returned to training normally. Argentine striker FedeRedondo, who served a one-match suspension against Celta, has also recovered and is available for the call-up.
With all its players available, Elche will be able to face Villarreal with a complete group and without absences that could affect the coach's strategy. The match is shaping up to be an important regional duel, and the incorporation of YagodeSantiago is perceived as a key reinforcement for the team's forward line. Next Saturday, Elche will seek to take advantage of the absence of injuries to consolidate its position in the table and advance in the competition.