More than 17 months later, the Heliodorus it will roar again after its forced emptiness. It will still not be as before, but with limited capacity and only for subscribers, but at least it will be possible to see live the matches of the Tenerife. And the reunion of the public with his team will be against him Sporting de Gijón who also won in the first league match and at home is an uncomfortable team. Not a bad plan for this hot Saturday afternoon (follow the game live on As.com).
The two got off to a good start. Those of Ramis winning in extremis in Fuenlabrada thanks to a great left foot from Slide, while those of Galician beating the recently promoted Burgos with a goal from the tireless Djurdjevic. The idea of both is to give continuity to that result to settle in the upper zone.
Of course, the blue and white coach will have to make -at least- a forced change since Aitor sanz broke down and will be out for several weeks. Own Corredera or Sergio González -Who replaced him in the Fernando Torres-, appear as the candidates to replace the captain.
The rest of the eleven does not seem to have much news. Moore and Álex Muñoz, fixed last year, it seems they will have to keep waiting one more week. In addition, the brand new signing Ruben Diez will have a hole on the bench, along with several homegrown players who hope to take advantage of their opportunity.
The Asturian team coach, for his part, has three casualties on this second day. Campuzano, also injured the first day, is the most important absence due to his relevant role in the squad; Berto and Pelayo They are the other two footballers who are not in the call for Tenerife. None was in front of Burgos.
No notable changes are expected in the lineup compared to the one that debuted in the season. Only the interest of the coach to strengthen the center of the field could lead to introduce Pedro Diaz in the place of one of the two extremes on the first day, Aitor or Gaspar.
Keys to the match
Public
After 17 months of forced vacuum, the subscribers return to the stadium so the Heliodoro factor will once again be decisive.
Defensive fortress
Last season, Sporting only lost in eight of 21 starts thanks to the defensive strength they hope to maintain.
Without Aitor
Sensitive absence for Ramis who will not be able to count on Aitor for a while. The captain is one of the fixed and leader on and off the field.
Canteranos
The Geneto and Mareo factories have a place in the first calls. In the absence of signings, the youngsters hope to seize their opportunity.
Possession
Gallego wants his team to have the ball and the only expected change in the lineup could be in the middle for greater control of the game.
AS TO FOLLOW
Alex Corredera
The Catalan debuted with a great goal coming off the bench so he could have his chance due to the loss of Aitor Sanz.
Marine
The start of the season for the Galician goalkeeper has been extraordinary, at his best, and he will be the best defensive bulwark at Heliodoro.
Statistical corner
Tenerife have not fallen at home in their debut since 2015 (1-2 against Nàstic). They haven’t won two games in a row since February.
Sporting lost in their last two visits to Heliodoro. Djuka, however, has already scored twice against Tenerife.