Darder, 4,676 meters closer to the dream of the National Team

“I have a fairly high confidence level“, assume Sergi Darder. And he wields, in statements after showing off against Levante: “The coach (Vicente Moreno) gives me the freedom to be able to take the area of ​​the field you want. It’s easier that way”. Not in vain, simplifying in the eyes of the spectator, of even teammates, one of the most complex tasks in football –guiding the team, combining to your liking, setting the pace, filtering passes and finishing when it suits– is he great merit of the Espanyol youth squadwhich by its numbers and sensations is at selection level.

Two goals –no less than against Barcelona and Seville– and three assists –also in the derby, in addition to the last two days, against Getafe and Levante– are the letter of introduction of an undisputed Darder, starter in the 26 days in which he has been available and rudder not only of Espanyol, but in the context of LaLiga. Their 4,676 meters driving a ball make it into the championship midfielder who has traveled the most distance with the ball at his feet, and compared to players from other demarcations only surpassed by Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Paul Torres (Villarreal), Javier Galan (Celtic) and David Alaba (Real Madrid). Of the of those Darder pipelines have led to assists goal and others tenon Goal attempts.

Who has no doubt of his worth to go to the National Team is Vincent Moreno. “Absolutely, yes. Out of respect for the coach, who is the one who should see him that way, It is for what he wants. He is a superlative player“, was released this past Saturday after the 1-1 in the Ciutat de València. A call that, if it finally took place, would entail double award for Darder, since One of the matches that Spain will play in this imminent break will take place at the RCDE Stadiumagainst Albania (Saturday 26, at 7:45 p.m.).

Despite his already long career between Malaga, Olympique de Lyon and Espanyol itself, The midfielder has not had the luck of being summoned for now with the absoluteunlike some lower categories in which he did participate. His last international match dates back to September 9, 2014, with the U-21, against Austria: 1-1 in the City of Puertollano. Eight years later, Darder is another footballer, a leader in midfield who goes through his moment in a sweeter way.