Signed in January for ten million euros, the same that were invested, for example, in Borja Iglesias two summers ago, Adrián Embarba is called to be one of the stars of Espanyol this season. Last year, playing just over one round at Rayo Vallecano in Segunda, he was the best assistant in the entire category. His numbers attest to it, as well as his first sensations in this preseason.
“I feel good, important and I continue to grow,” reflected the Madrilenian, who recognizes that the stay in Marbella has been a success. “The line that the coach marked us is good, we feel comfortable pressing and taking the ball from behind. The squad has a lot of quality and we did a great job in an atypical preseason, “he said.
A preparation that, for Vicente Moreno, has helped everyone to adapt to new ideas and new teammates, although Espanyol has only made two additions so far. “Sometimes the key is just knowing each other, that the players understand each other and that they know me. The group is almost the same as last year, but the adaptation has been easy, and mine too. I feel like I've been a coach for a long time, “said the coach.
Starting this Monday, the squad will start preparing for Saturday's match against Albacete. Embarba also wanted to assess the last victory against another of the candidates to climb: “Almería fought for promotion, they have a very good team and it cost us at the beginning, but from 0-1 we were already superior,” concluded the winger, author of a goal against Malaga and countless chances to score. A luxury to get the promotion.