Pau Victor is finally ready to hit the field for Sp. Braga. The Spanish forward has been waiting for his moment. He joined the club after their first Europa League qualifier against Levski Sofia. This meant he missed the second leg, where the “Arsenalistas” won 1-0 to move forward. Now, the 3rd qualifying round against Cluj offers his first real chance. But whether he plays is completely up to coach Carlos Vicens.
While his name isn’t on the UEFA website yet, Pau Victor’s papers are all in order. The 23-year-old striker is officially set to play. He can now feature in the first match against the Romanian side, Cluj. Sp. Braga paid a hefty 12 million euros for the former Barcelona talent. They could even pay an extra 3 million euros later, depending on his performance. For Victor, this news comes at just the right time. He needs to catch up quickly and show his worth against the other attackers.
Coach Carlos Vicens likes to use two forwards in his system. Captain Ricardo Horta is almost always one of them. That leaves one spot open for the rest of the attacking players. Dorgeles started in Thursday’s game, showing good form. Fran Navarro came off the bench in that same match and scored the winning goal, making it 1-0. Pau Victor now steps into this tough competition. He needs to make a strong statement right away.