Liga | Numancia v Depor | May 12 | pre-match comments (18h00 CET)

[caabrego]

Perhaps 3 more wins to secure the promotion.

Borja out suspended, but Colotto and Bruno returns, and let's see if we recover some of the injured players.

The visits to Numancia
2008-09 CD Numancia 0 - 1 RC Deportivo
2004-05 CD Numancia 1 - 1 RC Deportivo
2000-01 CD Numancia 1 - 2 RC Deportivo
1999-00 CD Numancia 1 - 0 RC Deportivo

[LondonDeporHincha]

A huge match for us. We have to play with a strong squad and get back to winning ways.

[MolinaFan]

We gotta acquire 3 points in order to keep the distance with Valladolid & Celta.

[Iztok]

According to zapping: Riki, Aythami and Rochela will be available for the game as well. Oltra said that Guardados injury isn't serius, so we will have almost a normal selection.
The problem is still in the center of midfield: Alex, JD and El Flacho are without subs and they seem to be very tired. They will need all the help that they can get.

[Rack]

I think we might see Valeron rested for this game and Borja coming in to add more steel to the midfield. I'm not saying that's the right thing to do or that it would work, it's just I think this is a big possibility.

[ggeorg]

a big question for me, and that goes for all the remaining games, is what is the motivation of the rival?

what is the situation at Numancia now? Have they started vacation? will the field a b-squad? Are there players that want to prove themselves in the last part of the season?

So, far we were facing the toughest version of each team (as Gregory wrote several times), that wanted to prove themselves against the giants in segunda. But now, with the season ending, and summer on it's way, the motivation of mid-table teams, is a question.

[Iztok]

Borja I think is suspended for Numancia.

[Rack]

Originally Posted by Iztok

Borja I think is suspended for Numancia.

Yes, good shout. I forgot this. Let me rethink because I definitely think he will rest Valeron.

[Ricardo]

If Borja is suspended and Valeron is to be rested - Give Juan Carlos (Fabril) a chance. He's scored 16 goals this season!
If he struggles to make an impact after 60 mins, replace him with Lassad.

[deporiginal]

Seems like Lux will be starting again, since Dani hasn't fully recovered yet.

I read lots of people here saying Lux was shaky on high balls, but am I the only one who didn't notice that? I can't remember him making a single mistake on high balls. In fact, when he came out to grab some of those high balls, he always did it with authority and without mistake, in my opinion.

The only "negative" points I could mention about him, is that he threw the ball forward a little too quick a couple of times, resulting in Valladolid quickly recovering the ball. But I really don't see when he had trouble with high balls.

[Filip]

Originally Posted by deporiginal

The only "negative" points I could mention about him, is that he threw the ball forward a little too quick a couple of times, resulting in Valladolid quickly recovering the ball. But I really don't see when he had trouble with high balls.

absolutely correct, i saw the same thing. Nothing else.

Valeron should play just 35 minutes, and know this beforehand, so he can play 'normal' for at least those 35. Give him a rest from training. Everyone profi can play 35 minutes in a week, no matter your age.

We must/will win that game.

[Diego Tristan]

Lux has improved me he had made a good game.
He although saved the ball when it was not sure it will come to our Goal or will go out.
Danis mistake is he does it to often then the ball come from the post back to the player and they score...

[Blue_Nation]

Originally Posted by ggeorg

a big question for me, and that goes for all the remaining games, is what is the motivation of the rival?

what is the situation at Numancia now? Have they started vacation? will the field a b-squad? Are there players that want to prove themselves in the last part of the season?

So, far we were facing the toughest version of each team (as Gregory wrote several times), that wanted to prove themselves against the giants in segunda. But now, with the season ending, and summer on it's way, the motivation of mid-table teams, is a question.

It's truth, Numancia was fighting for the playoff places 1 month ago, but in the last 5 games they got 2 draws and 3 defeats, so now they are 10 points away from playoff, almost without posibilities, and 13 points away from relegation, so they will play without pressure for the result. Anw they surely will be motivated against us and will try to do a good game and get the victory for their fans.

[DepHun]

Originally Posted by ggeorg

a big question for me, and that goes for all the remaining games, is what is the motivation of the rival?

I hope Xerez is gonna pack its gifts to us nicely.

[caabrego]

Originally Posted by ggeorg

a big question for me, and that goes for all the remaining games, is what is the motivation of the rival?

what is the situation at Numancia now? Have they started vacation? will the field a b-squad? Are there players that want to prove themselves in the last part of the season? .

Numancia lost the last three games and the media has hammered the team for not showing any spirit. They are definitely on vacations. The coach, who just signed the renewal, is making rotations looking for players ahead of next season.

And the same goes for Las Palmas, they just sold their best player to Valencia: Viera and he won’t play against us, because there’s a deal to take him off now as Valencia don’t want injuries.

So, we should win the next two games.