The Mediterranean derby can be presented as ‘that of the panthers’. The ambitious Sadiq against the reborn Sekou Gassama, who has serious options to make his debut as a Malaguista against the team where he was formed. Almería, who disappointed against Amorebieta, receive a pleasant Malaga against Alcorcón and who is overcoming the horrible heritage of Al Thani.
Almería seeks to compensate for its defeat in Lezama, where it conceded the first goal for Amorebieta in the Second Division, being the first rival against which the Basque team scored. Those of Rubi intend to make a clean slate and return to the path of good feelings. For this they must improve defensively, something that Rubi has put a lot of emphasis on since the start of the preseason, without finishing seeing the fruits. Hence, it is not ruled out that some of the additions that landed at the end of the market are from the game behind.
Rubi bet on the Pozo, Carriço or Babic, the Vilasarense coach cannot repeat eleven due to the absence of Robertone, after the Argentine was expelled last weekend. Puigmal is the one with the most ballots to take his place and continue promoting the inner game. Another of the proper names is that of Umar Sadiq, who finally continues in the Almeria entity after several months receiving numerous proposals, some of them succulent. The Nigerian will be the beacon of the locals, a torment for the Malacitan defense if he has his day.
A pressing Malaga and without Escassi
José Alberto will not be able to count on Alberto Escassi, who was sent off in the last game because he saw two very rigorous yellows in just 13 minutes. Genaro can enter in his place. The Asturian Málaga coach is also analyzing the option of making his debut for Sekou, who started last day with Valladolid against Zaragoza and who scored two goals against Málaga as Almeria; one to eliminate him from a Cup and another to win in the League. And both at La Rosaleda. By the way, he had some option to return to the Mediterranean. But it did not happen. The rest of the starting eleven does not seem to be going to suffer excessive news. Malaga, with 23 professionals, compared to 18 last season, seems more consolidated and as its sports director, Manolo Gaspar says: “We have an obligation to overcome what happened last season.” A more serious Malaga, but one that does not want to lose the horizon.
Aces to follow
Almería: Sadiq. The Nigerian has finally stayed at Almería. Must give more than shown in the garter boot.
Malaga. Juande. Freshly renovated until 2024. The center-back of the future will face the great Nigerian forward.
The details of the match
Defensive mistakes. Almería had serious defensive errors in Lezama. Some of this week’s signings have options to start behind.
In the midfield. The absence of Escassi, sanctioned, will make José Alberto have to find another anchor in that decisive area.
Dynamite. The locals have gunpowder up both in the center and in the band. The incorporations from the second row also generate a lot of goals.
Kevin’s magic. He is the player of the moment. He is winning the position with his bravery and self-confidence.
Ups and downs
Almeria: Robertone is suspended due to suspension.
Malaga. Escassi is sanctioned. You can return to the Jozabed summons,
More fans in The Games
The fans will also be the protagonist Afterwards, since after the health authorities have approved that the capacity of the Stadium goes from 40 to 60%, all fans who have their season ticket will be able to be in the Mediterranean stands. All this against a Malaga that has chained six consecutive games without sinking its teeth into Almería.