Athletic Bilbao have released their 23-man squad for the La Liga match against Getafe. Manager Edin Terzić has named his selection for the Matchday 10 fixture set for Sunday at San Mamés.
The team approaches this game on the back of a resounding 4-0 victory over the same opponent just two days ago, a result that leaves them eighth in the table with 12 points. Athletic sit eighth after nine games, with a record of three wins, three draws and three losses. Having scored 12 and conceded 9, their goal difference stands at +3. However, the side trails leaders Barcelona by 15 points. The list includes the three goalkeepers Unai Simón, Padilla and Vizcay. The defenders called up are Vivian, Paredes, Yeray, Areso, Yuri and Navarro. The midfield contingent comprises Prados, Berenguer, H. Rincón, Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar, Rego, Maroan, Gerenabarrena and Canales. The forwards selected are Iñaki Williams, Nico Williams, Johaneko and Imga.
Matchday context
Saturday's win, with goals from Berenguer, Iñaki Williams, Paredes and Yuri, ended a run of two straight defeats in the competition. Athletic's recent form in La Liga reads one win, two draws and two losses from their last five outings. This sequence includes the defeat at Levante (3-1) on Wednesday 21 October, where Alex Berenguer scored a penalty, and the goalless draws against Valencia and Rayo Vallecano.
With 12 goals scored and 9 conceded, the team aims to stays in the upper-midfield of the standings. The next fixture is a trip to Prat in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday 29 October. Terzić stated he "has named a 23-man squad for Sunday's LaLiga Matchday 10 clash against Getafe CF at San Mamés". The selection retains most of the architects of the 4-0 win, seeking continuity at a key point in the schedule.
The report in full is at athletic-club.eus
