Seeing the solvency faced by the lions in all games, Real Madrid on the sidelines, invites optimism for the future. I don’t want to be the one to add water to the wine, but I predict a difficult week for Valverde’s team. I hope I’m wrong.
The loss of Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta could upset the fine balance that exists in the red and white midfield. It seems incredible how one player can improve his teammates and, therefore, the team so much.
Vesga grew a lot with Eibartarra by his side. Both made a golden couple for their coach. They have the ability to destroy and create play, causing many problems for rivals.
Galarreta covers a lot of ground and is always where the team needs him. Covers the space on the side that rises, drops to both sides to create more agility and always has the option to pass, appear in the rival area or guard himself. A whole land.
In a parallel universe, losing Eibar wouldn’t worry us too much because we have Ander Herrera on the bench. However, the former PSG player’s performance remains a mystery. Quality and experience abound.
The doubt lies in knowing his physical moment. So far he’s been called up and is available, which is more than what happened to him last season. It’s obvious that he won’t be able to match Galarreta’s pace, but if he can last an hour, he’ll be a luxury substitute.
The alternatives
Txingurri, of course, has more options. Given the type of game we all know Bordalás will play, he may choose to add muscle and fight fire with fire. Yes, I am talking about Dani García, a player who fulfills his role and you know what he can give you. The Vesga-Dani couple that has been criticized many times, although it has also been good in some cases, does not seem a priori to be the best choice. It’s shaking your opponent’s hand, changing your approach and playing to the opponent’s coach’s preferences. It is the acceptance of the first goal before beginning.
Aside from Galarreta’s forced change, more news is expected in today’s lineup. Playing three games in eight days forces the team to refresh, especially since the Reale Arena derby is coming on Saturday and from one clash to another there is not much time to recover. The eleven matches at Getafe will tell us which of the two games Viandar de la Vera’s coach gives importance to.
Among the changes, Yeray’s return seems certain. Lekue has plenty of options to rest De Marcos, who should be dosed in this campaign. Imanol could replace Yuri, although he will have to settle for giving him a rest in the second half. The normal thing is that Villalibre ‘steals’ the starting position from Guruzeta and Muniain appears in the eleven for Sancet or Berenguer, without forgetting Unai Gómez.
To all this, we must add another doubt: the reappearance of Nico Williams. If it comes on Saturday, it will be a big help, but we shouldn’t force ourselves into just one game, no matter how big a derby it is.
Source: La Verdad
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