Álex, the essential of Cádiz

Álex Fernández is one of the most decisive players in Cádiz. The Madrilenian faces one of his best moments of the season just when the competition is at its halfway point. Last year, the midfielder was the most decisive player of the yellow club, ending the season like top scorer, with 13 goals. However, at present, it has taken him a little longer to reach an optimal level.

This campaign, unlike the previous one, Álex has had to adapt to playing in positions that were not usual for him. If during 2019-20, the midfielder alternated with the double pivot in a 4-2-3-1 scheme; During this course he has had to play (in addition to the two previous positions) both on the right band as on the left, in scheme 4-4-2. A system that is here to stay. And it is that since the arrival of Negredo and together with the understanding between Lozano and the Madrid striker, Cervera has chosen to play with two ends, with a few exceptions.

This fact could minimize Álex's presence in the game. The Madrilenian shines when he feels like a protagonist as happened last season, in which all the attacks went through his boots. However, this has not changed and has simply needed a period of adaptation as has been seen in recent games, in which he has once again lead the team. Against Alavés and Levante, he started on the right wing. Against Vitorianos he scored his first goal of the season, thus breaking a drought of almost six months without seeing the door; while against the Valencians, the assistance of the final 2-2 was scored, after throwing a corner.

Alex is more involved in the game and the statistics show it. Against Levante he gave 56 touches of the ball, with a success of 72.5% in the pass. further completed two key passes that ended on occasion and four of his six long balls were good. He tried two dribbles and was out of his pair in both actions. Numbers that show that the Madrilenian is essential in this Cádiz, whether in the midfielder, the double pivot or on the wings.