An Andalusian derby in perspective for the ninth day of the championship. The green and white team returns to Los Cármenes today from 6:30 p.m. A duel with two teams in difficulty since one has not yet managed to win at home and the other has not managed to do so at home. Despite the difference in squads and the disparate objectives of each house, they are not very far apart in the ranking of a Second Division which already leaves surprises. Iván Ania’s team, immersed in an ocean of doubts, seeks a historic victory in a scenario in which Córdoba has never been particularly good.
The first eight days have been a roller coaster ride for the team. He has two faces at the start of the championship. On the one hand, solid and undefeated in El Arcángel, in memory of Córdoba last year. On the other hand, weak and clueless at home. The first away point came last week against Albacete thanks to Jacobo’s goal. Now the goal is to achieve the first victory and the opportunity arises with Granada even if the level increases considerably compared to the duel with the La Mancha team.
Even though they are fighting for different and completely opposite objectives, Granada and Córdoba are only separated by one point in the standings. Both outside the relegation zone. The beginnings were not easy for the Nasrid team either, who even fired their coach. Guillermo Abascal and hired Fran Escribá. A win would put them in the calm zone of the table while a defeat would take them into the danger zone even though there is still a lot of season left in front of them.
Iván Ania will not have the easy task of putting together a starting XI as he already did in Albacete. At least there is the recovery of Kuki Zalazar who joins the team after his injury in the middle of pre-season in August. Calderón also returns He was absent last week. On the other side of the coin, neither Adilson nor Mati Barboza will be available, while other players arrive between the cottons like Carlos Isaac or Carracedo. A festival of doubts in a green and white team that is not distinguished by a great wardrobe.
Córdoba’s biggest asset this season is its away games. Iván Ania’s team shows its worst side playing away from El Arcángel and this materializes in a defensive weakness that has already allowed it to take many points in advance. Without going any further, Cordoba is committed four penalties in his last three outings. Avoidable and it changed the course of the game. Iván Ania from Albacete was not happy, so Granada is a good setting to justify and show that the team can compete with any rival, whether at home or outside.
The goal is safe with Carlos Marín in it. The central couple seems unshakable, at least in recent days, with Marvel and Adri Lapeña. On the left, if there is no news, he will come back cAlderón who gave way to young player Álex López in Albacete. On the right, given Carlos Isaac’s doubt, Albarrán will resume his starting role, which he has never let go of all season.
In the center of the field, the favorite duo of Iván Ania (and many Córdoba fans), formed by Isma Ruiz and Álex Sala. Up front, in midfield, he could try Jacobo for the first time, because he is a player who creates danger. Although Adilson’s absence will likely displace the Madrid native, leaving midfield for Ander Yoldi or even a surprise reappearance of Kuki Zalazar. On the far right, there are few doubts, with Carracedo available. Up front, Antonio Casas currently has his place assured.
