Racing Santander coach José Alberto Lopez provides fitness update on Morocco forward Yassir El Zabiri

Racing Santander coach José Alberto Lopez has provided an update on the fitness of Moroccan international Yassir El Zabiri ahead of the club’s upcoming clash against Valencia.

El Zabiri is a doubt for Sunday’s encounter after returning from international duty with fatigue, leaving his availability for the fixture uncertain.

The Moroccan forward has yet to regain full physical fitness following the demands of his recent national team engagements, with Lopez confirming that the coaching staff will assess his condition before making a final decision.

El Zabiri is not the only player facing fitness concerns, as teammate Pablo García is also working towards regaining full match fitness after returning from international duty.

López explained that the final training session would be crucial in determining whether the two players are ready to feature against Valencia, with the technical team closely monitoring their recovery.

“We will assess their condition in the final training session before making a decision,” was the message conveyed by the coach regarding the players’ availability.

Racing Santander will be hoping to have both players available as they prepare to host Valencia, although their participation will depend on how well they recover ahead of the encounter.

The final assessment is expected to determine whether El Zabiri will be included in the squad for the match.