UD Almería go on Christmas holidays until 30 December
The squad will return to training on the penultimate day of the year to begin preparing for the Spanish Cup fourth-round tie against Sevilla FC. Rubi, optimistic about the injured players, announces the return of Lázaro Vinicius
UD Almería are now going on well-deserved Christmas holidays since after 12 consecutive games without losing, in which they have achieved 9 wins and 3 draws, they have completed the first half of the league in style. They remain in first place in the standings, one point clear of CD Mirandés and Racing de Santander.
The Christmas leaders return to training on 30 December with a double session scheduled. It will be time to start preparing for the Spanish Cup round of 32 tie against Sevilla FC. The game will be held at 5:30pm on Saturday, 4 January at the UD Almería Stadium. Later, the LaLiga Hypermotion will resume with the Indálicos visiting Córdoba CF on 12 January.
Gonzalo Melero, who was brandished his fifth yellow card of the season, will be absent at the Nuevo Arcángel Stadium. He is the only one who has to serve a one-match ban of those who were one booking away from missing the next fixture, so Luis Suárez, Centelles and Marc Pubill continue with four yellow cards awarded so far.
As for the crocked players, Rubi is optimistic about their return. In fact, the gaffer considers that both Fernando and Léo Baptistāo could be available for selection. Lucas Robertone may also be close to making his injury return. In addition, Gui Guede and especially Baba, who has said goodbye to the season, will spend more time on the treatment table.
On the other hand, the Indálicos' head coach has announced the return of Lázaro Vinicius, who on 30 December 30 will once again be in action.