Pellegrini confirms Junior out, Antony returns; talks Parrott

Junior Firpo ruled out; Antony returns to the squad

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Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that Junior Firpo will not be available for the match against Málaga, as he still needs a few more days to complete his recovery.

«The medical staff felt it was better to give him a few more days to provide maximum intensity in training», he explained.

The good news is the recovery of Antony, who has improved from the viral process he suffered this week and will be included in the squad.

Parrott is ready to reclaim a starting spot

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The coach was pleased with the condition of Troy Parrott, who was a substitute in the last match.

«He is in a position to be able to take back his place», he said.

Therefore, the forward keeps his chances of returning to the starting XI, although Pellegrini did not confirm he will start.

Ceballos improves and Ruibal is fully recovered

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Dani Ceballos continues to regain his best competitive level after a long spell without playing regularly.

Pellegrini confirmed that he will be in the squad for the match against Málaga, although he left open the possibility that he could start on the bench.

Meanwhile, Aitor Ruibal is already fully recovered and is again an option for the coach.

Cucho Hernández and possible rotation

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Pellegrini explained that Cucho Hernández continues with his recovery process and that they will assess his progress ahead of the next Copa commitment.

The coach also highlighted that he has plenty of alternatives in the squad, so he will keep rotating depending on the needs of each match, especially with the accumulation of fixtures between LaLiga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.