From Olot to Almería there is a significant jump that Córdoba does not want to trip over. The green and white team visits the old Mediterranean Games stadium this Sunday from 4:15 p.m.as part of the thirteenth day of the Hypermotion League (Second Division). Another opportunity for Iván Ania’s boys to get rid of the weight of away matches, where the team has not yet managed to win. It won’t be easy against a team that is fighting to return to the First Division as quickly as possible.
The team arrives with mixed feelings after winning against Eldense at home last week and being eliminated against Second Federation’s Olot in the Copa del Rey. A match which revealed the seams of the team and its limited locker room because it is a reduced squad. However, Iván Ania recognized in the press room that “the team has already done its self-criticism and we got rid of this problem”. Córdoba does not leave the best feelings outside and the team does not have the appropriate level to compete away in the Second Division.
The loss record does not vary much from last week’s duel against Eldense. Adilson will once again be ruled out of the squad after an injury that lasts longer than expected. Mati Barboza won’t be there either, as he suffered a relapse of his injury in the Olot match while he was recovering. leave the green and white defense in check with fewer players available. Due to suspension, Jacobo González, expelled after two matches, will not be there either. He completed the first with Eldense and will miss the one with Almería. Beyond these three setbacks, the green and white coach will be able to put together an eleven, albeit with small changes, to seek victory.
The slab at home
A victory that doesn’t come home. Only one point out of 18 possible is a mark supported by the good performance of the home of Cordoba, undefeated for the moment. Up front they will have one of the most scoring teams and also the one with the most goals scored in the category. Like Córdoba, Almería the season didn’t start well when your goal is direct promotion. They have one of the most expensive squads in the Second Division and their quality must prevail in the rankings. In recent weeks, he seems to have woken up. It was once below Córdoba, but is now one point higher than it.
Iván Ania will have to repeat the changes in the starting lineup to travel to Almería. Carlos Marín will take over ownership although he has Ramón Vila as an excellent replacement. In the rear axle, Mati’s absence This forces the coach to repeat with Lapeña and Marvel, despite his terrible performance in Olot. But Martínez is not in great physical shape. On the right side, Carlos Isaac could do it again after his good performance at El Arcángel. On the left wing, even with doubts, Calderón will start despite the good predisposition of young Alex López.
In midfield, Isma Ruiz and Álex Sala start favorites, given their good performance together. Pass, Kuki Zalazar could repeat in midfield to continue accumulating minutes. His replacement there, for the moment, is Théo Zidane. On the far right, Carracedo has his place guaranteed, he is indisputable for Iván Ania. On the left, Ander Yoldi could act again, who was already a starter with Eldense and practically had no minutes against Olot in the Cup. For reference, there is little doubt. The Pichichi, Antonio Casas, will start ahead of Obolskii who did not take advantage of his opportunity when he left for Olot.
