Aymeric Laporte
31-Year-Old
Athletic
La Liga
Finds bench role
Laporte (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.
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Laporte has been included in the squad after being spotted at the training ground on Friday following the injury that had forced him off during Tuesday's win over Osasuna, though the coaching staff opted for a cautious approach by keeping him among the substitutes despite the minor nature of the problem. The defender has started each of Athletic's last 10 matches, making his absence from the starting lineup a notable change for a side accustomed to having their defensive leader anchoring the back line. His return to the first eleven is expected to follow imminently once the coaching staff are satisfied the issue has fully settled.
Laporte has been included in the squad after being spotted at the training ground on Friday following the injury that had forced him off during Tuesday's win over Osasuna, though the coaching staff opted for a cautious approach by keeping him among the substitutes despite the minor nature of the problem. The defender has started each of Athletic's last 10 matches, making his absence from the starting lineup a notable change for a side accustomed to having their defensive leader anchoring the back line. His return to the first eleven is expected to follow imminently once the coaching staff are satisfied the issue has fully settled.
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Uncertain status for Saturday
Laporte (hamstring) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. "We'll see, we'll make a decision after today's [Friday] training. [Aymeric] is recovering from the injury he had the other day. Hopefully, he'll be available."
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Hamstring issue
Laporte (hamstring) did not train Thursday and is uncertain for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid, according to Edu Velasco Jr from ElChiringuitotv.
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Subs off with injury in win
Laporte was forced to leave Tuesday's 1-0 win over Osasuna due to a physical discomfort.
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Denied in front of goal
Laporte registered four shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Girona.
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Logs nine clearances in win
Laporte had one off-target shot, created one chance and made three tackles (two won), nine clearances and three interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over Elche.
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Lots of teams want him
Several teams around Europe are interested in signing Laporte, according to Diario AS.
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Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Inter Milan, and Napoli have all shown interest in signing the 31-year-old Al Nassr and Spain defender. Laporte is keen on leaving the Saudi Pro League, and he's expected to do everything in his power to force a move out of the club in the coming weeks.
Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Inter Milan, and Napoli have all shown interest in signing the 31-year-old Al Nassr and Spain defender. Laporte is keen on leaving the Saudi Pro League, and he's expected to do everything in his power to force a move out of the club in the coming weeks.