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Espanyol are welcoming back their captain: Javi Puado has been named in Manolo González’s squad for Friday’s trip to Málaga, scheduled for 21:00. The RCD Espanyol player suffered a serious injury on 11 January at Ciutat de València. His return to the squad does not, however, guarantee him playing time.
Manolo said at a press conference that Puado had been training normally for two weeks. Asked whether the player might feature at La Rosaleda, the coach said: “He is a very mature player, a person who is always balanced and always tells you how he feels. We’ll decide based on that.” The captain’s sensations will therefore inform the decision, according to his coach.
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