Possible eleven for Athletic against Barca today in the Copa del Rey

Another week, be it in League or Cup, again, The main doubt for Ernesto Valverde is the double pivot due to the discomfort experienced by Mikel Vesga and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta.which distribute the plot with Prados and Herrera. The first pair are likely to start the important World Cup quarter-final cup tie depending on how they recover in the last few hours. Cup against Barcelona (21:30) in San Mames. Iñaki Williams, having returned from Ivory Coast via Paris at lightning speed, intends to jump on the last leg of the race as a springboard if necessary.

Valverde, due to the marathon journey of Iñaki Williams, used his entire team earlier, in the last minutes already in the bowels of La Catedral, announcing a withdrawal. Dani Garcia, who is not injured, and De Marcos’ headgear It seems they are destined to watch the match from the stands. The rest is in good condition, including Nico Williamswho left with pain in his right knee at Mestalla, and Yeray Alvarezunpublished for three months due to surgery on the right adductor muscle.

Given this panorama, the most likely starting line-up this Wednesday in San Mamés will be one formed by Aguirrezabala between the sticks, Lecue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchis in defense, Prados and Herrera in the engine room, with options for Vesga and Galarreta. , Nico Williams, Sunset and Berenguer in the trio of playmakers and Villalibre in charge as now a reasonable alternative Guruzeta after the momentum of six goals in the Copa Del Buffalo from Guernica.