Alcaraz imposes his hegemony

If there is something intangible since the arrival of Alcaraz to Cádiz is that the team has improved conspicuous manner your benefits thanks to the Catalan The midfielder has provided a new dynamism to the attack of the yellows. Since his signing was confirmed, Alcaraz has played four games. After making his debut against Levante, playing the last half hour, he has not dropped out of the starting eleven. Before the granotas he already had the opportunity to show that he had not come to Cádiz for a walk and his ownership in the next matches was unquestionable.

Alcaraz has been improving the team as he has played. His debut in the eleven with Mallorca began in an unbeatable way, with a goal from outside the area with which you submitted your credentials. In addition to the goal he had another clear chance, being the player with the most shots on goal for the yellows. His leadership in midfield is measured in passes: he gave 53 of which 26 were in the opposite field (the most). His total duels were 18, with a 55% success rate. What’s more recovered six balls (only surpassed by Chust’s ten) and received four fouls (the most). This cover letter was only overshadowed by the two debatable penalties with which Mallorca came from behind in the game.

After his exhibition in Son Moix, against Celta he repeated in eleven. It was his debut at the Nuevo Mirandilla and despite the fact that the match did not benefit him as much, Alcaraz stood out again. The yellows did not win possession (44%) but this was not a problem for the Catalan. In a match with alternatives for both teams, the midfielder gave 43 passes (the most), giving 19 in the opposite field (second most, only surpassed by Akapo with 21). As for the duels, he continued in his line of the previous match, repeating the 18 in which he entered against Mallorca.

His confirmation came against Getafe, where your level He was way above the rest. In a match in which Cádiz deserved better luck than the final draw, Alcaraz gave 54 good passes out of 60 (90% success)being the one who gave the most of the core players and only surpassed by the defenders Fali and Chust. His superiority came in the opposite field, where he made 37 passes, 13 more than Lucas Pérezsecond. He recovered six balls, gave two assists, entered 17 duels and received three fouls (the most in these last three facets). Sergio’s change of system to 5-2-3 freed him up in midfield with San Emeterio, with whom he understands perfectly. During many phases of the match, when Cádiz was under strong pressure from the visitors, Alcaraz looked for the backs of the defense with 12 deep balls (only two less than the sum of the two previous games). with these numbers no wonder Sergio is delighted with his pupil’s performance. Each lineup, at least for now, starts with Alcaraz and ten more.