Rabat – Racing Santander coach José Alberto has confirmed that Moroccan international Yassir Zabiri returned to the club feeling tired after the latest international break, leaving his availability for Sunday’s match against Valencia uncertain.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the encounter, José Alberto explained that Zabiri and Pablo García were both experiencing significant fatigue after returning from international duty.
“Yassir and Pablo García returned tired from the international break,” the coach said.
“They are suffering from considerable fatigue. We will see how they are feeling after tomorrow’s training session and then decide how much they can participate,” he added.
The coach’s comments indicate that Racing Santander will assess both players before making a final decision about their involvement against Valencia. Their physical condition following the next training session will help determine whether they can feature in Sunday’s fixture and how much playing time they could receive.
Racing Santander assess returning international players
The international break has presented clubs with the challenge of reintegrating players who have travelled and competed for their national teams. Coaches must evaluate their physical condition before returning them to domestic competition, particularly when fixtures follow shortly after international commitments.
In Zabiri’s case, José Alberto has not ruled out his participation against Valencia. However, the coach has made clear that the Moroccan forward’s condition will be the main factor in deciding whether he is ready to play.
The assessment will also determine the situation of Pablo García, who returned to Santander experiencing similar fatigue. Racing’s coaching staff will therefore monitor both players before confirming their availability for the weekend fixture.
No further details were provided about the severity of Zabiri’s fatigue, and the coach did not indicate that the player had sustained an injury. His situation is therefore being treated as a question of physical readiness rather than a confirmed injury concern.
Racing Santander prepare for Valencia encounter
Racing Santander are scheduled to host Valencia on Sunday in a Spanish league fixture as they look to prepare their squad following the international break.
The potential availability of Zabiri will be one of the points to monitor ahead of the match. The club will have to balance the player’s readiness with the demands of the upcoming fixture before deciding whether to include him.
For the Moroccan international, the next training session will be an important step in determining his immediate role with the team. If he recovers sufficiently, he could be considered for Sunday’s encounter. Otherwise, the coaching staff may decide to limit his involvement.
José Alberto’s assessment leaves the situation open, with a final decision expected after the team completes its preparations.
Racing Santander’s match against Valencia will take place on Sunday, with the club continuing to evaluate the condition of its returning international players before the game.
For now, Zabiri’s participation remains uncertain, and the outcome of the next training session is expected to provide a clearer picture of his availability.
