Intense week for Athletic with Galarreta fitness concerns

Athletic resume training after thrashing Getafe; Galarreta's fitness unclear after early withdrawal, Sancet nearing return from three-week muscular injury.

Athletic Club returned to training at Lezama on Tuesday morning following their dominant victory over Getafe and a rest day. Manager Terzic's side face an intense week with two matches: a Copa del Rey debut against third-tier side Prat at L'Hospitalet on Thursday (21:00), and a Basque derby against Real Sociedad at San Mamés on Sunday (21:00).

The main concern is midfielder Galarreta, who was withdrawn in the first half against Getafe with minor discomfort. Terzic indicated it did not appear serious, but tests will determine the extent of the issue. Sancet is expected to rejoin full group training this week, exactly three weeks after suffering a moderate calf muscle injury. Defender Djaló is also being monitored after returning from Guinea-Bissau with a virus.