José Copete
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Working on grass
Copete (knee) is working on the grass, touching the ball alone with a recovery coach at Paterna, according to COPE.
Analysis: Copete's meniscus injury worsened in recent months after last season's surgery, keeping him out for the start of the new La Liga campaign, and this progression to individual ball work marks a step forward in his extended recovery process. Cesar Tarrega and new signing Justin De Haas figure to continue forming the starting center back partnership while Copete works his way back.
Out for three to four more months
Copete's meniscus injury has worsened in recent months and will keep him out for the start of the new season, according to Jornada Perfecta.
Analysis: Copete underwent surgery on his left knee meniscus last season, but the recovery has not gone as planned and the issue has worsened rather than resolved in recent months. Despite that, head coach Carlos Corberan has no shortage of options at centerback, with Cesar Tarrega and new signing Justin De Haas expected to form the starting partnership, while Cenk Ozkacar and Mouctar Diakhaby provide further depth as Copete continues his extended recovery.
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