Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto look to continue their winning run against Frigoríficos Morrazo

PHOTO: Pepa Conesa Fertiberia return to the Ovni tomorrow to begin the second half of the Liga Loterias Asobal season against Frigoríficos Morrazo at the Internúcleos Pavilion (18:30), following the traditional January break, in this case a winter break for the World Championship in France. The arrivals of Adrián Sifre and the return of Nacho Nebot are the most notable changes to the red-and-white squad following Sergio Berrios's retirement, after which he joined Fertiberia's sporting department, and the departure of Brazilian Fernando Pacheco, who returned to his country for family reasons. The Valencian team are looking to collect points in this opening match against a Cangas side in great need, as they occupy the relegation zone, four points from safety. The uncertainty concerns the team's weakest area: following Pacheco's departure, only Juande Linares, along with Junior Piró, are left-handers in the backcourt. However, the Granada player is struggling with a foot problem and is a doubt for the match. Speaking to EFE, coach Milos said of Linares: “He has to take advantage of his opportunity now that Pacheco is no longer ahead of him. He is the only specialist right-back and I have great confidence in his ability.” So this promises to be an exciting, intense match, as almost all those in the 2016–2017 league have been.

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