Getafe manager Jose Bordalas complimented Gaku Shibasaki in an interview with Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.

Shibasaki, who had not figured in Getafe’s plans this season, managed a start against Sevilla on 21 April and followed it up with a full match appearance against Real Sociedad on 28 April, his first in over eight months.

Bordalas praised the Japan international. “He’s always an exemplary and charming person,” he said. “He didn’t get to play much because his teammates have been playing well in other positions. Even so, he’s always intelligent and continued to train. And we thought the time was right for him to play.”

“We’re very satisfied with Gaku. He’s doing his best for the team.”

Getafe face Girona on 5 May. They remain in contention for a spot in next season’s Champions League. Will Shibasaki get to play?

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