Matteo Prati a serious doubt for trip to Osasuna: Racing waiting on his progress
Matteo Prati finished the match against Valencia with physical discomfort and left the pitch in the 87th minute, apparently with difficulty walking. While they wait to learn the extent of his physical problems, José Alberto could be forced to reshuffle a midfield that is starting to show encouraging signs.
Real Racing Club Santander
Matteo Prati, a doubt to be assessed ahead of matchday 9
The Racing de Santander head into the week with an important unknown ahead of their next league fixture. Matteo Prati finished the game against Valencia with physical discomfort, and footage from his final minutes set alarm bells ringing among the green-and-white faithful. The Italian midfielder ended the match clearly affected and with difficulty walking, a situation that leaves his availability for a trip to Osasuna up in the air.
For now, the club has not issued a medical report that would allow them to determine the exact extent of the problem. As a result, it is still too early to confirm a possible injury or to be sure that the player will miss next Sunday, October 18, at El Sadar.
The upcoming training sessions will be crucial in assessing his progress. Prati's participation will depend on how he responds physically during the week and on the decisions made by the coaching staff.
Prati990.000€+60.000€6
MDA midfield that is starting to click
If the Italian is ultimately ruled out, it would be a setback for José Alberto López. The Racing seems to have found an interesting formula in midfield, with a combination of players aimed at bringing balance, improving ball circulation, and the ability to get into the opposition's area.
Against Valencia, the Cantabrian side again showed attacking arguments and found one of their key figures in Iván Martín, while Prati's presence is part of the options the coach is using to give the team consistency.
In this context, losing one of the midfielders used in recent weeks would mean readjusting the pieces. It would not be a minor change, especially when the Racing needs to consolidate its automatisms and maintain competitiveness in such a demanding division.
Who could benefit from being able to fill the gap?
Maguette Gueye870.000€-60.000€3
MD
Sainz-Maza160.000€-10.000€-
MDIf Prati is ultimately not available, Maguette Gueye looks like one of the most obvious alternatives. The Senegalese came on in place of the Italian in the 87th minute of the match against Valencia, so he could gain more prominence if his absence is confirmed.
Another option would be Íñigo Sainz-Maza, a player who knows the club inside out and can offer an alternative to strengthen the central area. His possible introduction will depend on José Alberto's approach and on the characteristics he wants to prioritize against Osasuna.
In any case, there is still no reason to take any of these scenarios for granted. Prati's progress will shape a large part of the decisions made during the week.
The most sensible thing is to keep an eye on Racing's updates and wait for information about his physical condition before making a final call. If you have reliable alternatives in your squad, it is worth preparing a possible Plan B to avoid being left without a player in the starting XI.
The big question is whether Matteo Prati will make it in time to face Osasuna
Until Racing provides more information, his involvement will remain uncertain, and Maguette Gueye and Íñigo Sainz-Maza will be on the lookout for a possible opportunity.
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