Azzedine Ounahi (finally) returns

Girona could record a major reinforcement for their midfield during a period marked by a crowded infirmary. Azzedine Ounahi, sidelined since his return from the national team at the end of January, is in an advanced recovery phase. The player suffered a lesion in the left calf muscle, an injury that has kept him away from competition since the end of his international campaign with the Atlas Lions.

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The Moroccan international has not worn the Catalan club’s jersey since December 12, the date of his departure for the AFCON. While the team has managed to maintain a positive dynamic in his absence, the return of one of its most creative elements is seen as a major asset for the second half of the season. His technical profile is all the more anticipated as the squad remains diminished by several absences in midfield.

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The upcoming training sessions will be decisive in validating his participation in the derby against FC Barcelona. Although a starting spot seems premature after six weeks of complete rest, the presence of the midfielder on the match sheet would be a valuable tactical option for the coaching staff, likely to boost the morale of the troops before this crucial deadline.

The club’s medical statement, published on January 28, had not set a precise return date, leaving doubt about the duration of his unavailability. The favorable evolution of his convalescence now suggests that the duel against the Blaugranas could mark the first stage of his gradual reintegration into competition.