A new step back for Illarra

There is no way Asier
Illarramendi retake the captain's armband and command of operations in the Royal Society. Everything that had happened to him in recent weeks was encouraging: a good recovery from the sprained ankle that did not allow him to finish the season, initial training without mishaps and the illusion of starting the friendlies with the whole group. But a muscular overload has returned to Illarra to that dark place where he has been practically two and a half years. It is a mishap without too much relevance, usual especially in these first weeks of preparation, but in the case of the mutrikuarra it represents a new blow, because he had regained the illusion of being one more and of getting closer to being who he was. During some games last season he succeeded and with that challenge he faces this season.

“Unfortunately, I have spent many moments alone, with the physios and the recuperators, and they have not been easy moments; Let's see if this year the injuries respect me ”. This was the wish that launched a week. At the moment, it is not being fulfilled. It's summer.

Illarramendi disputes a ball with Turrientes
Illarramendi disputes a ball with Turrientes