Córdoba needs a quick reaction to avoid falling into relegation, which is getting closer and closer to the Blanquiverdes. Now they host Real Zaragoza at El Arcángel with once again the pressure to win because the away results are not working. True to his styleIván Ania does not change the initial pattern of his squad, made to play in a specific way. However, the Asturian coach could still play a few keys to find the best possible eleven. Various options from center back to offensive outfield.
On the right side, Iván Ania has a significant gap. While waiting to know the development of Carlos Isaac, the coach does not have a player for this position against Zaragoza. Albarrán received his fifth yellow card against Cádiz and is also unavailable. This opens the range of options for Iván Ania who can bet on Adrián Vázquez, from the reserve team. However, another option (more risky) consists of playing with three central defenders and two full-backs. Everything to seek the solidity of the defense, which makes so many errors in the first third of the competition.
Ania has already indicated several times that the team is prepared for the system they practice. Usually 4-2-3-1. A usual line of four in defense. But, given the verticality of the green and white full-backs and wingers, the Asturian could rely on two wingers and three defenders: Marvel and Lapeña as well as Xavi Sintes in the middle. Additionally, he could join the midfield duties if the game demands it as well. A new variant never seen before this season and which could be one of the solutions proposed by Iván Ania in the face of losses.
The center of the field
Another change could come in the center of the field. Currently, Isma Ruiz is Iván Ania’s only irreplaceable player in midfield. Her dance partner has changed in recent days. Alex Sala and Theo Zidane Ownership was traded based on performance. However, they failed to take this step forward even though they leave good feelings. To take advantage of their fitness, Ania could include both in midfield, with Isma Ruiz behind, in front of the defense, in a defensive pivot role. With Sala and Zidane, the team gains finishing and would finish more plays from the second line.
On the offensive side, there could also be changes. On the one hand, Adilson, since his recovery, has not yet started and could be an important player capable of unbalancing the match. If he is fit enough, he could take his place on the left wing, leaving Jacobo in midfield or even on the bench as the catalyst. Its verticality is necessary for Cordoba, which charges its entire attack through the wings. On the right, Carracedo is differential. The left wing has indeed suffered in recent days, so the reappearance of Adilson would give him a plus in the offensive area.
The midfielder also did not have a permanent owner throughout the season. There are three candidates for the position: Jacobo, Ander Yoldi and Kuki Zalazar. They have all played in this position before, whether as a starter or from the bench. However, the green and white coach could choose to leave Jacobo on the bench against Real Zaragoza, who it’s not differentialand place Yoldi in a position that is more than familiar to him. The Navarrese generated a lot of danger against Castellón when playing behind Antonio Casas, so he could be another alternative in this position and not so much on the left wing.
The other big offensive alternative that Iván Ania could try is to play with two attackers. An option that has never started in the current Second Division Córdoba, but the green and white coach has tried it in certain phases of the matches, especially with the score against. Casas and Obolskii have rarely met, but they make each other better. Against Cádiz last week, Iván Ania used a 4-4-2 and the Russian attacker He was about to score. He showed more scoring ability when playing alongside Rambleño, who also has another support point. Two completely different attackers who can contribute more together.
