Alser BM Puerto Sagunto want to keep fighting

Alser BM Puerto Sagunto visit the Pabellón Multiusos de Guadalajara to face Quabit BM Guadalajara this Saturday 14th from 18:00. The match is the 24th league round and comes after the Easter break. The two teams go into the match in 13th and 16th positions respectively.

 Alberto Estornell's side have held several training sessions to arrive in Guadalajara in optimum condition, as Alberto stated: “Training this week has been of good quality and intense. We are approaching the match as a final, knowing that we will face a good team that has retained its core for two seasons.” The red-and-white side have not had the best results so far, but to end their poor run, Alser will have to defeat a direct rival for the positions that provide safety from relegation. For the match, the Valencian coach will be unable to call on Sergio Berrios because of work commitments; he works for the Valencian Handball Federation, which is responsible for organising the Queen's Cup in Altea. Patxi Peg, who is carrying a slight case of lumbago, and Marzo Dzockic, in the final phase of his recovery, will also be absent. Estornell's major doubt is therefore whether to include Iago Muiña in the squad, as he is still suffering discomfort in his operated knee, or to select one of the two youngsters, Moya de Saz or Alegre.

 Fernando Bolea's team arrive with the same need to pull away, as they are only three points above relegation and are therefore seeking a victory to give them breathing space. The coach will be able to count on all his players, meaning that the Alcarreños arrive as favourites, although their coach is taking nothing for granted.

 Ultimately, this away match is shaping up to be crucial, as it is one of the few opportunities left for the red-and-whites to continue fighting to avoid relegation.

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