Arrasate gets two boosts before Racing clash, but has three absences

CA Osasuna

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Kike Barja
570.000€-30.000€-

J8

3

J7

2

J6

3

J5

-

J4

MD

01

19

Raúl Moro
920.000€+110.000€-

J8

4

J7

2

J6

4

J5

6

J4

MD

00

Osasuna's medical team has updates just two days before the match against Racing. Kike Barja and Moro have moved on from their respective injuries and are already working alongside the rest of their teammates, a positive development for Jagoba Arrasate as the final stretch of preparations gets underway.

The return of the two wide players increases the coach's options on the flanks, although it's still too early to guarantee they will be among the squad. Their availability will depend on how they feel after rejoining the group and on how they respond physically before the game.

In the meantime, Osasuna's coaching staff will have to assess whether both players are fit to take part in the match that will be played in front of their home fans.

Herrando, Aimar Oroz and Del Castillo are still not training with the group. All three remain on the sidelines of collective training and continue to be listed among the absences for the Navarrese side.

Arrasate will be especially attentive to Barja and Moro's physical condition in the hours leading up to the clash with Racing. The decision on whether to include them in the squad will be pending their progress before Osasuna host the Cantabrian side at El Sadar.