He spanish have defensive problems, being the second team with the most goals and shot up to 1.8 points per game those suitable for each day. But the defensive framework does not contain everything shortcomings of Manolo González’s team, with eleven goals is the sixth less inspired set in front of the rival goal.
However, if you take a deeper look at LaLiga’s official statistics, the blue and white team occupies a unusual second place in ranking teams that need less shots between three sticks to score a goal.
This relationship is led by FC Barcelonawith 90 shots on target scored 40 goals. It is so one success every 2.3 attempts. In the second place appears the spanishwhich shares the position with Osasuna, with 2.5 shots on goal for each goal scored: the parakeets sent 27 balls between three sticks to achieve their eleven goals.
The problem, then, seems to be more weak aim of forwards when it comes to sending the ball between the limits marked by the posts and the crossbar of the opposing goal. Something in which this Sunday’s derby, surprisingly, marked a milestone.
And it is on Montjuic There are three well-directed shots of the blue and white team, representing the best brand so far in the away league season: two shots on goal in Valladolidone of the Metropolitanone of the Bernabeuone of the Villamarin and two of the San Mames Until Sunday, they painted the Spanish’s poor offensive record as a visitor.
Manolo Gonzalez made his voice heard in a recent press conference by pointing out that statistics do not accurately reflect reality, arguing that in San Mames Almost no danger was created as the forwards were unable to finish in time with some good crosses from the wings.
The technician claimed his tips more involvement and speed to reach balls served by the wingers with confidence.
It is necessary to see if, when the derby is over, his request find answer. The next matches in the Liga (Valencia, Girona, Celta, Getafe, Osasuna, Las Palmas and Leganés to say goodbye to the first round) force the Espanyol to enter a phase of the season that could decisive.
Source: La Verdad
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