Getafe FC have taken a vital step in pre-season with medical tests completed ahead of their July 17 friendly against Reading. The club, sitting 7th in La Liga with zero goals scored and conceded, uses the match to gauge fitness levels of returning players like Ramón Terrats and new signing Jean Ives Valou.

What do Getafe’s medical checks reveal?

Pre-season medicals are standard, but this year they carry extra weight due to arrivals and returns. Terrats comes back from abroad while Valou joins to bolster midfield. Tests include stress scans, bloodwork and cardiac checks to rule out risks before grueling training sessions begin.

Why does the Reading friendly matter for Getafe?

The July 17 clash isn’t just a warm-up: it’s the first real test of the season for a Getafe side eyeing a top-half finish. Reading, a Championship side, will provide a physical early gauge of Bordalás’s squad. With zero points and sitting 14th, every detail counts.

What’s next for Bordalás’s team?

After medicals, José Bordalás will finalize training groups and assess fitness. The next milestone is the Reading friendly, where new and returning players must show adaptation. Fans will watch Terrats and Valou in action before La Liga kicks off on August 15.

Next fixture: vs Rayo Vallecano (away, 2027-02-21) (14th in the table).