Villalibre already points towards the derby

Positive test for Asier
Villalibre. The Gernika striker is making good progress in his recovery and this morning he was able to complete all training with the rest of his teammates. Aim for the derby. Instead, for the second day in a row, Alex
Berenguer has been absent from the preparation session in Lezama.

This morning's training at Lezama, the second after the break of Christmas, has left a joy, on the one hand, and a mystery, on the other. The positive side has been represented by a Villalibre that you have been able to exercise normally.

The Gernika striker has taken a giant step forward and is already aiming for the derby against the Real
Society. Got injured against Huesca Friday of last week. The ‘Buffalo’ came out of that game crushed and with a blow of Siovas which KO'd him. Due to a contusion in the area of ​​the left pelvis, she was injured in the game against him. Villarreal. “It produces an important functional limitation”, was the explanation of the medical services of the Athletic.

After returning from the mini-vacation of Christmas, Villalibre it was tested. In yesterday's training he was not forced. He made a continuous race and looked for sensations. They were good. Today he has already been encouraged to take another step. He has participated with the rest of his teammates in also demanding training and with many contact actions.

Yuri and Kodro, during an exercise this morning in Lezama.
Yuri and Kodro, during an exercise this morning in Lezama.

The first part of today's preparatory session in Lezama It has been completed by the rojiblancos players in the gym. The second, already on the grass, has been more varied. On the one hand, several strength exercises in a circuit and, later, a series of attack plays three against two. To finish, the lions have played a series of small games.

In all phases of the training, a Asier
Villalibre Who has been seen eagerly and without resenting at any time. Good signs for his possible entry into the list for the derby against La Real
Society scheduled for this Thursday in Saint
Mamas. If your recovery continues along the same lines, it is likely that you will re-enter the plans of Garitano.

Lekue and Balenziaga, this morning in training.
Lekue and Balenziaga, this morning in training.

Good signs with Villalibre, however, they do not hide the second absence followed by Alex
Berenguer in a training in Lezama. The Navarrese, signing this season in the Athletic, has not participated in the two training sessions after the break of Christmas. He was a starter before Villarreal this Tuesday and he played the game almost completely and ended the match without discomfort.

However, in the first two training sessions after returning to work after Christmas has been the great absence, a loss that makes up in the sessions a Nico
Williams that continues with his learning in the first team.

Otherwise, Gaizka
Garitano again had the entire squad to prepare the duel against the Real
Society. The only injured rojiblanco is Peru
Nolaskoain that has been dragging on his ankle problems since the end of last season.