José Copete returns to Valencia squad for Real Madrid clash
After two operations and eight months out with a knee meniscus injury, the Sevilla-born defender is back in the squad for tonight's game at Mestalla.
José Copete is back in the Valencia squad to host Real Madrid at Mestalla tonight, kick-off at 9pm. The Sevilla-born centre-back had not played since 22 February, when he hurt his left knee against Villarreal. The meniscus injury required two operations and kept him out for eight months, according to Mundo Deportivo.
He has completed his rehabilitation and spent recent weeks training with the squad at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna. Javier Aguirre, whom he worked with at Mallorca, now has him available again.
Ryunosuke Sato misses out for technical reasons, and Dimitri Foulquier because of discomfort. Aguirre has asked Sato for more intensity and aggression in training, though he insists the youngster will get his chance. The squad also includes goalkeeper Kayne Van Oevelen, back from a right knee sprain, Harvey Elliott, who has served his suspension, and academy players Aaron Mayol and Aimar Blázquez.
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