Reinier Jesus it’s back. At last. After two games out due to suspension, The Brazilian will be the main novelty on Míchel’s list for this Saturday’s match against Valladolid. Reinier, who saw a direct red card for protesting against Espanyol while he was on the wing warming up, wants to enjoy football again and faces the last nine games of the League with the illusion of vindicating himself. And, without a doubt, it is something that he needs because so far in 2023 he has only been able to play 32 minutes.
Reinier, what’s up? on loan from Real Madrid until the end of the course, aroused many expectations when he arrived in Girona in the summer market, but he is not managing to display all his football. Injuries and sanctions have hardly left him and that Míchel, whenever he has been able, has shown him his confidence. After two games without being able to participate due to the sanction, Reinier is eager to return to the pitch. Yes indeed, it will not be easy for him to count on minutes because Girona is currently launched (chains four days without falling) and players like Toni Villa, Riquelme and Iván Martín have taken the lead. Although facing this day a window opens for him and it is that with the loss of ‘Taty’ Castellanos, the Brazilian could, depending on how the game unfolds, appear in the lead to accompany or replace Christian Stuani, who will be the starter against the Valladolid.
And as for Valladolid, it is a rival that brings back good memories for Reinier. Against the pucelanos he lived his second straight title with the Girona shirt and achieved his first, and only, goal of this campaign. That goal gave him confidence and Míchel rewarded him, a day later, making him play the entire duel against Betis. Although later came the injuries and ostracism for a player who treasures a great future but who is having a hard time getting off the ground.
Castellanos and Santi Bueno, drop out against Valladolid
Reinier will be the main novelty on the list that Míchel will offer this Friday. A discharge that becomes great news because the coach will have the safe casualties of ‘Taty’ Castellanos and Santi Bueno, due to suspension; and Ibrahima Kebe and Yangel Herrera, due to injury. There could be more and it is that up to three players will be doubtful until the last minute: David López, who accumulates discomfort in the adductor muscle of his right leg, Borja García suffers from plantar fasciitis and Alexander Callens. The latter exercises without problems with the group after his injury, but it will be the medical services that make the final decision on whether he is ready to compete or not.
