After the break, the FC Cartagena wants to start the comeback in the classification in the Luis Carrión's debut on the bench. For it must defeat CD Mirandés, which goes to the port city with the possibility of opening a significant gap with the relegation places. In them is the Albinegro painting, which if lost would see how José Alberto López's pupils increase their income to ten points. Therefore, a key duel in the aspirations of both to get permanence.
In the locals, Carrión has good news for its premiere. Elady and De la Bella, absent in Tenerife, they are available and both will be in the starting eleven. The winger, with six goals and three assists, will occupy the left wing and De la Bella will be behind him on the side. To this we must add that the four transfers made in the winter market are available to the technician: Chichizola, Antoñito, Datkovic and De Blasis. The one with the most options to form in the starting team is Datkovic, in the center of the rear with Andújar.
The adversary, also in need
He CD Mirandés seeks to end a negative dynamic of four consecutive defeats. One of them even meant the elimination of the Copa del Rey in Las Rozas. The group ‘boar’ wants recover the defensive solidity that characterized him so much in the first stage of the season. Six goals conceded and only one in favor is the baggage that José Alberto's men have gathered in the last three league games. A streak that the team will try to change on its visit to Cartagonova.
The The main novelty is the entry into the call for Álex López, the latest addition to Rojilla, who has only exercised twice with his new teammates. Still he could play his first minutes with the Mirandesista shirt. Javi Muñoz, who missed last Tuesday's match against Rayo due to an anomalous result in the previous test, will accompany Meseguer again in midfield.
More doubts are at the tip of the spear. The good minutes of Mario Barco after his reappearance can open the door of ownership for the Riojan forward. If not, Christ will be the man of reference in front of the albinegro group. Carlos Julio, Jackson and Schutte are injured.
Ups and downs.
FC Cartagena. Elady, after overcoming Covid-19, returns. Also De la Bella. Carrión has four signings available: Chichizola, Antoñito, Datkovic and De Blasis. Nacho Gil and Kleandro, positive for Covid-19, will not be there.
CD Mirandés. Carlos Julio, Jackson and Schutte did not travel due to injury. The latest incorporation Álex López enters the call.
The keys
At home, problems. FC Cartagena has gone five games without winning at home, with four losses and one draw.
Defending. The Albinegros have problems behind and to solve them Chichizola, Datkovic and Antoñito have arrived. The Croatian center-back points to the eleven.
Balance. The dominance of both areas continues to be the main headache of the rojillo team.
Losing streak. José Alberto's pupils will try to end a streak of three consecutive losses in the League.
So to follow.
Elady. The winger is one of the most prominent players. He has a goal and a great connection with Gallar and Rubén Castro.
Meseguer: The “dark” work carried out by the Murcian player is key in the center of the field. And it also has a top finish.
The trainers:
Luis Carrión, FC Cartagena. “We are looking forward to the game and achieving the three points. The arrival of a new coach always helps the players to be alert and I hope everything goes well, it would help us in the future. The signings have worked at the same level as him. The rest and although some had been unemployed for a while, they are prepared to participate if possible. I am clear about how to harm Mirandés and that they do not do us, to see if everything we have prepared during these days comes out. I think there are things in defense and attack that can be improved and the footballers have understood it “.
José Alberto López, CD Mirandés: “There is a lot of competition left. You never know when it may be a turning point. What we want is for the team to be balanced again, tactically and emotionally. Let us not be affected by a positive dynamic like the one we had when we were in the playoff positions. We must know where we are and the difficulty of each game. You have to be humble. We do not take the match in the first round (4-1) as a reference because the rival is going to be very different. It will be an unknown for everyone after the change of coach. The characteristics of its players are what they are. Castro, Elady, De Blasis, Gallar, Carrasquilla … are footballers of a very high level. And now back they have incorporated seniority. The Cartagena has nothing recently promoted due to the experience it treasures ”.