Jenni Hermoso out, Maite Zubieta back for Atlético’s trip to Athletic | OneFootball

Atlético visit Athletic with mixed team news, as Jenni Hermoso is sidelined but Maite Zubieta returns.

According to as.com, head coach David González will be without the world champion due to a muscle injury in her left leg, while the Basque midfielder is fit to face her former club and try to help secure Atlético’s first away win. Víctor Martín also reunites with an old side.

Athletic are above their visitors after taking 7 of 12 points to start the season, showing good play, resilience and attacking edge.

The goalkeeper role is open, with Adriana Nanclares starting the first two matches and Eunate Astralaga the next two. Ane Elexpuru returns after summer ankle problems, while Baños, Nerea Benito and Under-20 internationals Agote and Gurtubay are out. For Atlético, Celia Segura and Natalia Peñalvo also have a final to play.

Zubieta described the occasion as very special, noting her long years at Athletic and her eagerness for the game. Developed at Lezama since 2018 and moving to Alcalá this summer, she has 255 minutes across three matches after missing the last round through injury. She could go straight into Atlético’s starting XI.

Kick-off is at 12:00 at Lezama, with Peláez Arnillas to referee.

Source: as.com

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