Enes Sali Requests Two Weeks to Reach Full Fitness for FC Andorra Debut

Enes Sali, the 20-year-old Romanian-Canadian attacker recently signed by FC Andorra, expects it will be difficult to reach full fitness for Saturday's Segunda División opener at home against Ceuta. He anticipates needing one to two weeks to be completely ready.

The Toronto-born player, unveiled by the club on Monday, shared these thoughts during a press appearance that afternoon at Encamp's new stadium. He described his move from Al-Riyadh in Saudi Arabia—where he made 13 appearances this year with one assist—as a perfect fit for the team's style. Sali noted that once he learned of Andorra's interest, the decision was clear given how the squad plays.

Having debuted last Friday in the preseason friendly at Huesca, Sali admitted he requires more time to build match rhythm and grasp coach Carles Manso's system. "I need a bit more to get into rhythm, learn, and understand how the team works," he said.

A product of Barcelona's youth setup, the left winger—who can also play on the right or as a number 10—likes keeping possession, taking on defenders one-on-one, and being creative. He sees this aligning well with FC Andorra, particularly with the left flank spot opened by Josep Cerdà's transfer to Mallorca.

Sali immediately felt the group's unity upon joining the dressing room, with all teammates providing support. After stints in the MLS and Saudi Pro League, plus one cap for Romania, he expressed missing European football. "Spanish football is the best in the world, and Segunda División is one of the strongest leagues. Coming to Andorra could be a big step for my career," he said.

New to Andorra, Sali is lodging in a hotel and enjoying the mountain views in his spare time. Despite limited recent minutes and travel fatigue from the Huesca match, where he played 45 minutes, he confirmed readiness if selected for Ceuta. He predicted success once the team gels, with goals flowing naturally.