this athletic bilbao came to Martínez Valero to face it Sunday (16:15) for Elche CFafter the disappointment of yesterday’s defeat San Mamés vs Espanyol (0-1). The Basque team started off very well with seven points in the first three games: Majorca (0-0), Valencia (1-0) and Cadiz (0-4).
For the match against Elche, Atletico coach, Ernest Valverdehas last minute casualties of the center Yeray, recently suffering from the flu process; and Andrew Herrera. The midfielder, who recently signed and returned to Athletic from Paris Saint-Germain, is suffering from muscle problems and will have to wait to make his debut.
Neither did the two left-backs go to Elche territory: Yuri Berchiche Y Mikel Balenziagawho was injured Valverde is placing the right side Lekue in the left lane. The main innovation will be its international return Inigo MartinezHe will replace Yeray and form the axis of defense with Vivian.
The starting eleven to face Elche this afternoon could consist of: Unai Simon on target, De Marcos, Yeray, Inigo Martinez and Lekue On the defensive. Vesga and Sancet as a double axis, Berenguer and Muniain on bands with Raul Garcia and Inaki Williams in attack. pride He also has options to enter the lead. In this case, Williams’ elder would have moved to the right wing.