Athletic Club Faces Pre-Season Test Against SD Leioa Amid Key Absences and Tactical Adjustments The Athletic Club will face SD Leioa in their second pre-season match at the Sarriena Stadium today, with several key players missing due to injuries and a tactical approach that prioritizes squad rotation. The match, scheduled for 19:30 hours, follows their 0-3 victory over CD Derio in their opening pre-season game, where head coach Edin Terzić introduced a strategy of involving nearly all 22 players in the squad. This approach will continue today, with only a few exceptions. Key absences include Dani Vivian, who is sidelined due to a muscular injury, and Maroan Sannadi, the Moroccan forward who suffered a left knee injury during the previous match against Derio. Sannadi’s injury occurred when he attempted to control a ball that was heading out of play, resulting in a collision with the advertising board. Additionally, Nico Serrano and Andoni Gorosabel are also unavailable due to physical concerns. Terzić has called upon Asier Hierro, a defender who made his debut for the club under Ernesto Valverde last season, to cover Vivian’s absence. Hierro trained with the first team on Friday and is expected to be in the squad. Yuri, the left-back, remains a potential doubt. He played the first half against Derio but did not participate in Thursday’s training session, raising questions about his readiness. The club is likely managing his workload as a veteran player. Meanwhile, Julen Agirrezabala’s absence from the initial squad list has sparked speculation, though he trained normally on Saturday. The club has not commented on his status, leaving uncertainty about his availability.#athletic_club #sd_leioa #edin_terzi #josu_yuste #sarriena_stadium
