Gonzalo Melero is available again for selection
The Rojiblancos are about to complete preparations ahead of Girona FC's visit on Sunday. Luis Suarez participates in part of the session with the group although he remains a doubt. Arnau Puigmal picks up a muscle injury
Gonzalo Melero has been told by the Club's medical services that he is fit for work again and is once again available for Gaizka Garitano ahead of Sunday's match against Girona FC in the Power Horse Stadium (kick-off 2pm Spanish Time/ Matchday 20). It wil be the opening game of the second half of the season.
The Madrid-born midfielder suffered an injury in the match against RCD Mallorca last year in mid-December. During the last few days, he has been training normally and is now integrated into the group. Luis Suárez, who continues to make positive progress in is recovery has been training along with his team-mates, although he remains a doubt.
Arnau Puigmal, who left last Monday's session picked up a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh. The footballer is in the medical room with the physiotherapists and will miss out on the involvement in the game against the Catalans. The players who are away in international duty in the African Cup of Nations Africa with the likes of Koné, Mendes, Baba and Marciano, will be absent for a while.
The squad has completed a new practice conducted at the training base where they have continued with their preparations for the upcoming visit of Girona FC, co-leaders with Real Madrid CF in the Laliga EA Sports. They are the top scoring team of the competition up to now.
This Saturday, UD Almería will hold the last session at the Power Horse Stadium before hosting in-form Girona FC and will have a team get-together in the afternoon.