First Team
UD Almeria squad list for league opener in Santander
Head coach Rubi announces his first squad list of the 2024/25 season in which Nico Melamed is not included as he is not yet registered in LaLiga
UD Almeria head coach Rubi has announced the first squad list of the 2024/25 season ahead of the match that the Rojiblancos are going to play this Sunday at 5pm (Spanish Time) against Racing de Santander at the Campos de Sport de El Sardinero Sports Stadium. Nico Melamed, the new face in the squad as he is the only summer signing made, apart from activating several option-to-buy clauses on players who were already on the squad, is not included in the list.
The Catalan player has not yet been able to be registered in LaLiga. In addition, the gaffer has called up three UD Almeria 'B' players: Marcos Peña, Marezi and Rachad, who have been training with the first team.
UD Almería held a final training session, behind closed doors, in the Stadium, where the Indálicos rehearsed tactical aspects and strategy to finalize their preparations for this first match of the season against tough opponents and in a venue in which the one that the fans are going to push a lot.
The UD Almería travelling squad head to Santander this Saturday at 5:30pm by charter flight and will return on Sunday once the fixture has been played at the El Sardinero.
The 23-player UD Almeria squad list is the following:
Goalkeepers: Maximiano (1) and Fernando (13).
Defenders: Arnau (2) Kaiky (4), Radovanovic (16), Alex Pozo (17), Marc Pubill (18), Centelles (20), Chumi (21), César Montes (22) and Bruno Langa (24).
Midfielders: Edgar (3), Robertone (5), Lopy (6), Melero (8), Ramazani (10), Arribas (11), Leo Baptistao (12), Baba (15) and Marcos Peña (26).
Forwards: Luis Suárez (9), Rachad (28) and Marezi (29).