Real Oviedo returned to training on Tuesday with positive news on the injury front. Alexandru Isfan joined group work for the first time since suffering a muscle injury a month ago, ahead of the Asturian derby. The blue-and-white team, sitting ninth in the Segunda División with 17 points, now prepares for a key trip to face league leaders Almeria on Saturday. The team has a record of five wins, two draws and three losses from its ten games played.
The morning session marked a return to work after a rest day following last Saturday's 1-2 away win at Ceuta. In that match, goals from Samuel Rodríguez de la Riva and Carlos Domínguez secured the win for Oviedo. Isfan completed the warm-up with the main group, a significant step in his recovery after an absence that has kept him out for several matchdays. Meanwhile, manager Julián Calero continues to integrate players into his squad during training.
Injuries and recoveries
Not all players are fully fit. Juan Cruz, Chris Ramos and Carlos Fernández remain sidelined through injury. Elsewhere, Ilyas Chaira and Estanis Pedrola, who were substitutes in Ceuta, carried out separate ball-work exercises. Both players are accumulating training days and are nearing full availability, though their involvement on Saturday is still to be determined.
Preparation for Almeria
The immediate focus is the difficult trip to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. The team will also train on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before flying to Almeria on Saturday morning. Calero will need to reconfigure his defence for the match, looking to maintain the momentum of a team on a two-game winning streak after beating Eibar (3-1) and Ceuta. This run is part of a recent form of three wins and two losses in the last five matches. With 13 goals scored and 10 conceded, the aim will be to stop the leaders, who are seven points ahead in the standings.
Striker Carlos Domínguez, the team's top scorer with four goals, will be a key piece in attack. Domínguez scored a brace in the win over Eibar and also netted against Ceuta. The match against Almeria will be a test of level for an Oviedo side looking to cement its positive run. The team travels on Saturday morning aiming to pick up another away result. The team's recent good form, with six points from the last six available, contrasts with their goal minutes per game, which stands at 52, a figure they will look to improve upon at the home of the league leaders.
The original report is at lavozdeasturias.es
