Jose Alberto opens door for Andres Martin to start

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Andrés Martín gains options to be a starter

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José Alberto López acknowledged that Andrés Martín needs to accumulate minutes to get back to his best version after spending between six and eight weeks without competing.

«The only way we have to do it is to put him in», the coach said, words that point to a possible start against Espanyol.

Although he admitted that the forward was not particularly sharp in his last appearance, he still has full confidence in him.

«For me, he is a player beyond any doubt», he said.

Pablo García still needs time to adapt

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The situation of Pablo García is different. The coach believes the young forward is still absorbing Racing's collective mechanisms.

«I don't see him comfortable; I see him adapting», José Alberto admitted.

While he appreciates a gradual improvement, Pablo García still needs time to find his best fit in the team, which could limit his chances of starting in the short term.

Ahead of the match against Espanyol, Andrés Martín seems to have the edge in terms of taking on a bigger role, although the coach did not expressly confirm his place in the starting XI.