It is not unreasonable to point out that Cordoba have gradually improved after the match against Elche. With Malaga, the team achieved a clean sheet for the first time this season. The blue and white team did not resist much, but Cordoba nevertheless regained their composure on the defensive side. Partly because of their new central pair formed by Lapeña and MarveI; partly due to the reappearance of Isma Ruiz, who commanded the midfield. More defensive strength that the green and white team needed to face a complicated season in the Second Division, where errors penalize much more than in the First Federation.
Against Malaga, the team kept a clean sheet for the first time. Something fundamental in the Second Division, which was already key in the First Federation. The team has improved its performance considerably in defense. He returns from a horrible match with Elche where he made his defensive proof with a 3-1. He had also made mistakes against Burgos at El Arcángel that led to rival goals. And he suffered no less in his league debut with Mirandés, since a poor defensive action by the green and white team led to the only goal of the match that consummated the defeat.
It seems that Iván Ania has already found his ideal central partner and, a priori, a starter for this season. Against Malaga, the coach used his fourth pair of central defenders of the season while only playing four games. However, the one formed by Lapeña and Marvel is the one that has worked best so far. Both have given the team more security at the back and the rest of the positions have noticed, as the team has been able to go on the attack, but without success. They have come together during the 90 minutes against Malaga, even if they had some scares in the final stretch.
The Asturian coach also pointed out that the team has two left-footed central defenders. In this case, Marvel occupies the left center and could even play as a winger in place of Calderón. His physical ability and good aerial play He adds to Lapeña’s experience in the back axis. Everything indicates that they will repeat once again against Deportivo at El Arcángel and will try once again to get a clean sheet for their team.
They will also have the support of Carlos Marín in goal. The Almería man is decisive for his team and a cornerstone of the group. Their performances always bring points. He did not have much work against Malaga and he could not stop Elche’s attacks. even after saving a penalty. He still has a lot to contribute to the green and white team and will be decisive in improving the defensive strength of the green and white team. From behind, Iván Ania’s boys want to get stronger to get out of the relegation zone and dispel the doubts of the fans about the new project of professional football.
triumphant return
In addition, the team recovered another fundamental element in midfield, which also helped improve defensive performance. This is the case of Isma Ruiz, who started as soon as he recovered from a pre-season injury that prevented him from making his debut until the fourth day. In his role as a defensive pivot, the Grenadines contributed much more solvency in the center of the field and the team. He even brought out the best version of his teammates like Álex Sala, who had his best game as a Blanquiverde this season. A fundamental player and practically the best signing of the team so far. Isma Ruiz promises to be a starter in this frenetic season of the Hypermotion League.
Córdoba and Iván Ania are gradually rebuilding their backbone for this season. After extensive pre-season testing and in the first games of the season, the team has found its key players, who will set the starting bar very high for their teammates.
The goal, the central defenders and the midfield could be the same throughout the season, as they showed in the game against Malaga that they offer much more performance and help the team more in this sense. However, the bench players They must also raise the bar and compete for a place in the starting eleven, as happened last season.
The team continues to prepare for its next league game, which will also take place at home against Deportivo next Friday, September 13. One more opportunity for the team to continue the path started with Malaga, even if with goals involved.
