Toni Martínez returns to training and targets Alavés-Racing

Good news for Alavés and for Quique Sánchez Flores’s rotation. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, forward Toni Martínez returned to training with the Vitoria side this Wednesday after recovering from a muscular problem.

The piece explains that the 29-year-old suffered a micro-tear in the right soleus during the match against Villarreal. Because of the injury, he missed the previous round fixture vs Osasuna.

Back after the micro-tear

His recovery has allowed him to rejoin the group session work and, looking ahead, he is expected to be available for selection. Mundo Deportivo adds that Toni Martínez will be ready for this Saturday’s clash against Racing de Santander at 14:00.

In competition terms, the match is part of LaLiga EA Sports’ fifth matchday. Racing, currently 13th, host an Alavés team placed second, only two points behind the league leader, Barcelona. With his return, the coach gains another option to round out the starting XI and manage a very demanding early-season schedule.

The remaining question is how the striker handles the final checks in the coming hours. If everything stays on track, he should be a meaningful attacking option for Alavés in front of a Racing side that will be eager to compete hard at home.