🔙 Yeray Álvarez returns to Athletic after serving his UEFA ban | OneFootball

Athletic Club regain a key piece in their defensive setup. Yeray Álvarez is now available to Ernesto Valverde after completing, on April 2, the ten-month ban imposed by UEFA.

The Biscayan centre-back has completed his suspension for doping and fully rejoins the first team’s competitive routine.

During these months, Yeray has kept up his work rate at Lezama, which means he is in optimal physical condition for his return. His experience and toughness at the heart of the defence will be key in meeting the team’s upcoming league objectives.

Ernesto Valverde thus gets back one of his natural leaders in the dressing room. Although his absence from official matches has been lengthy, the centre-back has previously shown great resilience.

He could return against Getafe

Yeray’s comeback could come immediately. The defender is expected to be one of the main new faces in the squad for next weekend’s match. Athletic will travel to Madrid to face Getafe at the Coliseum, a demanding venue where the centre-back’s presence would provide the necessary solidity.

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