In just over a month and a half, a new transfer market will open in which teams from Second division They will be strengthened to try to achieve their objectives by the end of the season. Córdoba will not be less because, since the transfer market closed this summer, they have duties that have been accentuated at the start of the league. The green and white team showed weakness in defense, as physical problems and errors typical of inexperience cost very important points to achieve the goal of permanence.
There are several positions that need to be strengthened in Córdoba, although the defensive aspect is the most worrying given the team’s performance at the start of the championship, which remains undefeated at home, but does not play at home (it has one point ahead of 18 possible). The sports management has decided to bet an additional season on a short team of 22 playerswhere not all positions have doubled. For this reason, injuries and sanctions can condition the team for a very long season, with 42 days plus the Copa del Rey match against Olot.
The most diminished position today in Cordoba is that of central defender. On paper, Córdoba has four central defenders: Lapeña, Marvel, Martínez and Mati Barboza. Xavi Sintes could also play the role of central defender, but Iván Ania uses him as a pivot. However, the only one that works is Lapeña. On the one hand, Mati relapsed due to his injury in Olot and hardly participated in the league. His last league appearance came against Elche and left many doubts. He’s not physically well either. Martinez who, despite being the most experienced, is not in peak physical condition and struggles to complete 90 minutes of a match.
Marvel, arriving in the final stretch of the summer transfer market, was the great hope of bringing a jump in quality to the defense. However, he continued to get stronger until he had disagreements with Iván Ania for wanting to leave the field without the permission of the Asturian coach. For this reason, Córdoba needs a fifth pure central defender to bring more stability and experience to a defense that has continued to make mistakes at the start of the league. Five penalties against in just 13 games.
Another left back
On the left side, Cordoba has another hole. Today there is only Calderon to fill this position. When he is not available or needs to rest, the green and white coach is forced to rely on Alex Lopezof the subsidiary. The young player played against Albacete and also in the Copa del Rey. However, the team needs another replacement for the Sevillian team, which is struggling to change category, from the First Federation to the Second. Initially, Marvel arrived to cover the central defender and left defender position. However, defensive needs prevent him from being able to relieve Calderón. Another market focus.
Additionally, the club has one outstanding task that it was unable to complete on the last market day, the third striker. The sports management wanted to add three attackers to the squad, but ultimately the agreement with Mourad did not come to fruition and they were content to Antonio Casas and Obolskii. The Rambleño responds with six goals in thirteen games, but he is attracting interest from other teams and could even leave this summer. For his part, the Russian striker failed to shine even when he had the opportunity in Olot, against a team from the Second Federation.
Therefore, sports management could consider integrating more competition. The figure of Jude Soonsup-Bellarrived to replace the right winger (which Carracedo usually occupies), but can also play as a reference up front. In any case, the club could integrate a pure striker or another who could go down the wing to continue to bet on this versatility that the sports management was looking for. A new player in the offensive area to increase the team’s experience, which shows its lack of competence in professional football and in the silver category.
The team needs winter reinforcements, even if they don’t always work, but they would give more muscle to a team struggling with injuries. Córdoba had injured players in all positions. Against Castellón, Adilson returned after a long injury of almost two months. Two weeks earlier, Kuki Zalazar returned, making his debut after suffering an injury in pre-season. Other fundamental players like Isma Ruiz as well went through the infirmary and others continue, as is the case of Mati Barboza. The level of demand in the Second Division is high and a reduced squad is suffering its ravages.
