Karanka, Ibon and Prieto are fighting fit

AITOR KARANKA: (Tendonitis of his left Achilles tendon).
IBON GUTIÉRREZ: (Groin injury).
LUIS PRIETO: (Fibre tear to the left femoral biceps muscle).
These three players are fit enough to play.

MIGUEL ESCALONA: (Meniscus tear to the right knee). The player was operated on this morning, which involved arthroscopic surgery. He is recovering well and will be able to go home tomorrow if all continues to go well. It is expected that he will be out of action for 8 weeks.

FRAN YESTE: Is doing some running exercises as well as bicycle work. He is progressing nicely.

ATHLETIC CLUB MEDICAL SERVICES