How Athletic cope without Jauregizar for decisive Sporting clash

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·27 January 2026

Valverde will be without Jauregizar, who is suspended, for a decisive meeting with Sporting on Tuesday at 21:00.

According to El Correo, Sporting will not be the only challenge on the night, the absence forces Athletic to adjust.

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It is the first time this season the coach has had to cope without the player.

The tie has been framed as decisive for Athletic.

Attention now turns to how Valverde reshapes his side in Jauregizar’s absence.

Source: El Correo