Pedro Felipe clears up the doubts: Jose Alberto confirms he is available for Celta

Real Racing Club Santander

The physical condition of Pedro Felipe has been one of the main question marks for Racing de Santander after the match played last Wednesday against Barcelona. The Brazilian centre-back had to leave the pitch in the second half with discomfort, and the first reports suggested a possible new muscle injury.

However, the situation is much more positive than it might have seemed at first. Jose Alberto has cleared up the doubts in the build-up to the Celta - Racing game and has confirmed that Pedro Felipe is in good shape and will be another alternative for this Saturday.

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The defender had returned to competition recently after recovering from a minor tear in the right thigh's hamstrings that he suffered on the opening day against Villarreal. After several matches out, he made his comeback against Alaves and then was a starter at the Camp Nou.

His substitution against Barcelona sparked concern, especially because it came after he had been away from the pitch for several weeks. In fact, some reports suggested it could be a relapse and that his presence against Celta was practically ruled out.

Now, Jose Alberto's words completely change the picture.
The Racing coach has included Pedro Felipe among the available options for the match, meaning the Brazilian will be able to compete for a spot in the heart of the defence if he is ultimately named in the squad and the coach considers it appropriate to use him.

Good news for Jose Alberto

The availability of Pedro Felipe provides another alternative for a coach who has had to manage numerous changes in defence at the start of this season. Racing has used different combinations in the centre of the back line, and the Brazilian's return increases the coach's options.

In addition, the match against Celta comes just three days after the tough encounter played in Barcelona. The verdiblanco side were beaten 7-2 by Barça, but Jose Alberto had already set up that game with the importance of the visit to Balaidos in mind, managing the workload of several of his usual players.

The Celta - Racing, which corresponds to matchday seven of LaLiga EA Sports, will be played this Saturday, 19 September, at 18:30.
For Comunio managers, Pedro Felipe's situation also changes the outlook. After the reports that emerged following the match against Barcelona, his availability seemed very complicated. The confirmation from Jose Alberto puts him back as a real option for the game, although we will have to wait to see the squad list and the final starting XI.

Pedro Felipe, therefore, puts the doubts created after his substitution in Barcelona behind him and is back in the running for a place in Racing's defence against Celta.