Peio Canales Urtasun
ATH
Earns Spain U21 call-up
Canales has been called up by Spain U21s for their final European Championship qualifier against Romania, according to the club.
Analysis: Canales earns the call-up after recently returning from a calf injury that interrupted his start to the season. The midfielder has made four La Liga appearances, including two starts, recording four shots, five chances created and five crosses without a goal contribution. Canales began the campaign in the starting XI but now faces competition from Benat Gerenabarrena and Mikel Jauregizar for regular minutes in midfield.
Makes squad for derby
Canales (calf) is in the squad for Saturday's derby against Alaves, according to the club.
Analysis: Canales had been a late call after previously being left out against Levante while recovering from his left soleus injury, with Benat Gerenabarrena and Ruiz de Galarreta having remained the main options in central midfield during his absence. His inclusion now confirms his recovery is complete, positioning him to compete for a return to Athletic's midfield.
Late call against Alaves
Canales (calf) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Alaves, according to coach Edin Terzic, per Athletic Xtra. "Levante's match came too soon for Peio. He wasn't feeling 100%. Yesterday he already increased the load and felt good. We'll have a meeting with him and if he feels good he'll do the full training and then we'll make a decision. The rest are available."
Analysis: Canales had been left out of the squad for the recent match against Levante as he continued recovering from his left soleus injury, with Benat Gerenabarrena and Ruiz de Galarreta having remained the main options in central midfield during his absence. His increased training load this week now offers a more encouraging sign, with a final decision on his involvement to come following the full training session.
Remains sidelined
Canales (calf) has been left out of the squad for Wednesday's clash against Levante as he continues his recovery from a left soleus injury.
Analysis: Canales had returned to partial team training ahead of the match but hasn't recovered sufficiently to make the squad. The midfielder therefore remains sidelined by the moderate left soleus strain, with Athletic continuing to take a cautious approach to his return. Benat Gerenabarrena and Ruiz de Galarreta should remain the main options in central midfield during his absence.
Late call for Levante clash
Canales (calf) is a late call for Wednesday's clash against Levante, according to coach Edin Terzic, per Athletic Xtra. "Guru and Peio have done part of training and we'll see afterward if we can count on them."
Analysis: Canales had been working hard in the gym and on the field as he recovered from a moderate muscle strain in his left soleus, with manager Terzic previously suggesting a return to full training around Monday or Tuesday but cautioning it might still be too soon to play Wednesday. Benat Gerenabarrena and Ruiz de Galarreta have continued forming the midfield partnership in his absence, and his potential involvement will depend on how he responds in these final training sessions.
Could resume team training soon
Canales (calf) is working very hard in the gym and on the field, and could return to training Monday or Tuesday, according to coach Edin Terzic, per Athletic Xtra. "Peio and Guru are working very hard in the gym and on the field, and let's hope they return to training on Monday or Tuesday, although it might still be too soon to play on Wednesday."
Analysis: Canales had suffered a moderate muscle strain in his left soleus, an injury typically expected to require around two to three weeks out, and this update now offers a clearer picture of his recovery timeline. Benat Gerenabarrena and Ruiz de Galarreta figure to continue forming the midfield partnership in his absence, even as Canales appears to be closing in on a return to full training.
Suffers soleus injury
Canales suffered a moderate muscle injury to his left soleus, with the nature of the injury typically expected to sideline him for around two to three weeks.
Analysis: Canales was forced off during a training session at Lezama after experiencing left soleus discomfort, with medical tests confirming a moderate muscle strain in the area. While the club have not provided a firm recovery timeline, this type of injury is typically expected to require around two to three weeks out. His return will depend on how the area responds to treatment before he can progress to reconditioning work and eventually resume full training. The midfielder is set to miss Saturday's meeting with Atletico Madrid and is considered a doubt for the following fixture against Elche. Benat Gerenabarrena and Ruiz de Galarreta are likely to form the midfield partnership during his absence
Returns to parent club
Canales will return to his parent club following the conclusion of his loan spell at Racing Santander, the club announced.
Analysis: Canales contributed six goals across 35 appearances and nine assists this season, playing an important creative role in midfield as Racing secured promotion to La Liga. The club thanked Canales for his professionalism and commitment during a campaign that ended in historic promotion for the Cantabrian side.
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