When the midfielder was signed from PSG, he was expected to be a vital footballer in his coach Ernesto Valverde’s schemes: the reality is quite different
Ander Herrera has not had the expected impact on the Athletic. It’s not that alarm bells are going off or anything like that, but between physical discomfort and the level that other teammates are showing, his time at Athletic in this second stage, for now, goes unnoticed.
This circumstance, linked to the more than possible signing of Galarreta next summerit is presumable that he will not let an Ander sleep peacefully herrera which should be capital in the Athletic. And it is that if we do a survey among athleticzales fans, there are serious doubts about who they prefer right now.
Galarreta asks for a second chance at Athletic
Because Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta must sign for Athletic no matter what. Despite knee injuries, he has always managed to overcome adversity and get back to his top level. We are talking about a footballer at his peak of maturity and fitness. That he knows Athletic and whose football is just what Ernesto Valverde asks for in a midfielder.
The Basque midfielder is already the owner and lord of the RCD Mallorca midfielder. A team that, thanks to Aguirre, has managed to cover the shortcomings of last season, while at the same time making key signings. With Muriqi’s goals and Kang In Lee’s self-confidence, the Balearic team is tenth in the table, far from being relegated. But Galarreta wants to show that he has a place at Athletic.
Herrera may see his status in Athletic affected
It is not surprising, taking into account this letter of introduction, that Galarreta sounds to return to Athletic. The Basque team was already interested in his services a little over a year ago, when he had recovered his level after overcoming injuries. At that time, bad luck struck the Eibar footballer on the pitch of Benito Villamarín, in Seville.
But the injury is over and Galarreta breathes football again. Ernesto Valverde has already given the OK to signing him, something that will surely have an impact on Ander Herrera’s situation at Athletic. If the ex of PSG does not give a better performance, he will see his place in the eleven compromised.
