Serrano out to convince Terzic after injury return | OneFootball

Nico Serrano has missed Athletic’s first three pre-season friendlies but is back with the group and now needs to convince Terzic.

According to as.com, he has shaken off a minor issue in his left rectus femoris and has trained with the squad for two days. Sannadi and Yuri are also fit.

Eibar are the highest-ranked opponents Athletic have faced so far. The earlier wins came against Derio 0-3, Leioa 0-11 and Sestao River 0-2.

Across those three games Navarro and Guruzeta have scored four each. Sancet, Djaló and Hierro have two apiece, Berenguer has one and there was an own goal by a Leioa player.

These are key days for Serrano in a crowded wide department, with Navarro, Nico Williams, Berenguer and even Iñaki all options there. His pace, directness and determination tally with the German’s preferences as Valverde’s replacement.

In the morning session Vesga was again left out as he nears the exit. Injured Gorosabel and Vivian, plus the four World Cup players, were also absent.

It is very likely Terzic will continue without Agirrezabala, who is being lined up for a move, and Vencedor is not training at Lezama as the club look to terminate his contract. The head coach said on Wednesday at Las Llanas that clarity with players matters most, that giving youngsters minutes requires space and that each footballer already knows his situation.

Source: as.com