Iñigo Martínez saw the fifth yellow against Levante and will be lower against CD Leganés, increasing Gaizka Garitano's problems to form the defensive line
The important victory achieved yesterday in La Nucía did not come cheaply to the Bilbao club. The list of casualties for injury that accumulates has been added the absence by sanction of Iñigo Martínez for the following Thursday before CD Leganés. Ondarroa's headquarters saw the fifth yellow after knocking down José Luis Morales on the edge of the area in the 17th minute. In this way, the headquarters ran out of options to help the team in the penultimate battle to be in Europe.
This sanction increases Gaizka Garitano's problems in setting up alignment. With Yeray out for what's left of the season due to injury, in addition to doubts about the state of Ander Capa, Yuri and Beñat (absent to the Levante), the Biscay coach will be forced to improvise a defensive line, who knows, if he lacks any headlines. With De Marcos and Balenziaga as valid options for the sides, the great doubt is who will be unai Núñez's companion in the center of the la zaga.
Iñigo Martínez, against Sevilla FC. Source: Twitter @InigoMartinez
The most natural option would be Daniel Vivian's. The young cub has been summoned several times, especially in the last post-stop days, but without making his debut. This would be your chance to fulfill your dream. On the other hand, the significance of the clash against a rival in the midst of the fight for salvation invites Garitano to bet on a player of greater experience. This is where Mikel San Jose's choice comes in. The now midfielder would return to his natural position in what could be his last participation in the service of the Athletic Club.
The golaverage, its main ally
With two games to play, the lions are in seventh place in the standings, tied for points with Real Sociedad (51), with one more than Valencia and Granada, and three more than Osasuna, with dosostiarras and Nasrids pending to play their respective matches belonging to the 36th match match. The red-whites start with the advantage of the golaverage in favor of the Royal Society and the ché team. On the other hand, the last bullet will be played against Granada, in what will be a duel not suitable for cardiacs.