Baptiste Santamaria
VALIllness cleared ahead of Saturday
Santamaria (illness) has returned to team training after recovering from gastroenteritis and is available for Saturday's clash against Girona, according to Tribuna Deportiva.
Analysis: Santamaria's return to training is a positive development, though his role remains limited given that he has not played a single minute since February. The midfielder figures to serve as a depth option rather than a starter, with coach Carlos Corberan unlikely to hand him to the lineup after such a lengthy spell on the periphery.
Dealing with illness
Santamaria was left out of the travelling squad for Tuesday's clash against Mallorca due to illness, according to TribunaVCF.
Analysis: Santamaria's absence is a limited blow for Valencia given how far he has fallen down the pecking order in recent months, having managed just 20 minutes of action since early February after losing the starting role he held at the beginning of the campaign. The club will hope the illness proves short-lived enough to have him available for Saturday's clash against Girona, but his involvement in the starting lineup remains unlikely regardless given his current standing in coach Carlos Corberan's plans.
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