Once the commitments with the different national teams were finished, the return to work of some lions in Lezama has led to a somewhat disturbed preparatory session, divided into groups, with a series of absences that cause concern. Of course, they have not worked or Unai Simón nor Iñigo Martínez, who yesterday starred in or witnessed the set endorsed by the 'red' to Germany in the Cartuja in a match corresponding to the UEFA Nations League.
They were neither From Marcos –tested positive a few days ago- nor Nolaskoain, whose reappearances are still being asked and the day that they can step on the green in an official match is not yet seen.
At a slower pace
They also skipped morning training Ezkieta, after I tested positive for Covid-19 and two close contacts of the Navarrese goalkeeper, as they are Dani García and Lekue. The Zumarraga midfielder is difficult to be able to be for Monday's appointment against Betis, although not
It seems to be ruled out yet.
A group apart from this contingent of rojiblancos has been constituted by the lions that took part in the meeting of the Euskal Selekzioa, that were measured last Monday at Costa Rica in Ipurua. As is logical in these cases, his recovery work has been smoother than that of the rest of his teammates and once the part that corresponded to the bulk of the squad was finished, he left with Xabi Clemente to continue your recovery.
In addition to the usual warm-up the men of Garitano They have played the usual portion of the game, centers and shots on goal.
Alkorta, with Nuñez
Of course, Unai nuñez has been the center of attention for the renovation made effective yesterday, for which he has earned the congratulations of his colleagues. Following the training has been Rafa Alkorta, who has discussed with the central Biscayan.
So has Iñaki Williams with his brother Nico when the aspiring great striker has finished his training at the Bilbao Athletic.
For tomorrow the players are scheduled to carry out a new preparatory session in Lezama starting at half past ten, without the presence of the media. At last Garitano If not all of them, it could count on at least most of the squad, something impossible throughout the week due to the different commitments with the selection of Luis Enrique and Javier Clemente's.
On Friday he plays in San Mamés
Derio's coach will have that session and three more: this Friday's will be held in San Mamés from eleven o'clock in the morning and the next two will have Lezama as the stage.
In the case of Sunday, it will be in the afternoon, although a few minutes before the session starts, he will speak Garitano before the local media.