Manolo on Fortuño, Puado, absences and Atlético Madrid
The Espanyol coach reviewed the status of his squad ahead of the visit of Atlético de Madrid on matchday 9. Jofre Carreras and Kike García will miss out, while Javi Puado continues building up competitive rhythm. Manolo González also discussed the chances for Ángel Fortuño to repeat in the starting XI.
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Jofre Carreras and Kike García, confirmed absences
Manolo González said that Jofre Carreras and Kike García will be the two absences for Espanyol ahead of the clash with Atlético, pending the final session.
«In principle, the absences will be Jofre Carreras and Kike García. The rest of the group is there to be called up tomorrow», he explained.
Fortuño, with options to repeat in goal
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PTThe coach avoided confirming who will start in goal, although he again showed his confidence in Ángel Fortuño, after his latest appearance.
«Ángel Fortuño is a guy with level [...] and he is ready to play any day, as he showed the other day».
Therefore, Fortuño keeps his options to continue between the posts, although the decision will be known with the official lineup.
Puado available but with minutes to manage
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DLJavi Puado continues progressing in his recovery, although he still needs to regain his best competitive rhythm.
«The match will determine what Javi Puado can play or cannot», Manolo González explained.
His comments suggest that he will continue to have a role shaped by how he feels, with no guarantees of starting or playing many minutes.
No clues about possible changes to the starting XI
Manolo González admitted that the team needs to improve its performance, especially after a second half that was not convincing against Málaga.
However, he keeps faith in his players and did not preview any specific changes ahead of the trip to face Atlético de Madrid, an opponent he considers particularly demanding.
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