Matarazzo set to restore rested core for Mestalla trip | OneFootball

La Real travel to Mestalla on Sunday at 21.00 with key players rested after the Bournemouth misfire. Friday’s session at Zubieta brought no new issues, Igor Zubeldia is fit and Álvaro Odriozola is the only absentee. According to Diario Vasco, Matarazzo plans to go strong.

Remiro and Aramburu, unused against Bournemouth, are set to return. Remiro should resume in La Liga after learning on Friday he was not recalled despite Joan García’s injury. He had been rotated for Marrero, who then misjudged Bournemouth’s second from Rayan’s central header.

Aramburu is poised to reclaim right-back after Fort’s 45-minute full debut. The Venezuelan, a bright spot alongside Sergio, should steady that flank before joining Venezuela. Bournemouth repeatedly profited down that side.

Soler, unused despite warming up, also heads home to face Valencia for the first time since leaving Mestalla. Given his status as a regular starter, it would be a major surprise if he did not play.

In midfield, Gorrotxategi could make a first start after tidy cameos, which may squeeze out Yangel. Luka Sucic should also start after replacing Oyarzabal on 72 minutes and lifting the tempo. He leads the scoring with two.

Matarazzo could also refresh the wings by reverting to 1-4-2-3-1. Guedes came on at half-time and energised the attack, yet is still without a goal or assist. The question is the opposite flank, will Take Kubo be benched again?

Source: Diario Vasco

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