Unax Alvarez is close to making his competitive debut for St Johnstone after a difficult start to his Perth career. Manager Simo Valakari has confirmed the forward is progressing well following a summer move from Club Deportivo Guadalajara.
Valakari described the beginning of Alvarez's time at the club as a 'nightmare start', with injuries preventing him from playing a single minute so far. The manager's update provides a significant boost for a squad sitting sixth in the Premiership with eight points from seven games.
The 6th-placed Saints have a key run of fixtures ahead, starting with a trip to face Aberdeen on 11 October. Alvarez's potential return adds a new option in attack for a team whose recent form reads one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five outings. Fans can check the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page.
His arrival was a notable piece of summer business, but his absence has been felt. St Johnstone have scored nine goals while conceding ten this season, and a fresh attacking threat could help improve those numbers. The squad's current depth and form can be viewed in detail on the official stats and standings pages.
The next match away to seventh-placed Aberdeen represents a key opportunity for Valakari's side to build momentum, with Alvarez now in contention to play a part for the first time.
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