Ganea, an intuited but wasted talent

Right from the beginning, it was noticed that in defensive matters it had its shortcomings, although it could correct them. It was the theory, because with the passage of time it was not possible to verify if he would be able to correct his limitations back since he did not have a presence in the green, because when attacking he was capable of doing more than interesting things. The trajectory of Cristian Ganea at Athletic It has surprised a good part of the fans. There are, and so they are manifested on social networks, which say they would have loved to see him regularly to certify the qualities they sensed in the Bistrita footballer.

He will have something when he has been international with Romania, despite the fact that this team does not go through its best moment. Something must have for a club with history like he Aris from Thessaloniki has been done with their services. How do I defend? It seems not. It gives the impression that he is more “exploitable” as a winger, as a left-handed inside. Power, good vision of the game, an enormously strong shot are some of the qualities that Ganea can exploit at 28 years old.

Better ahead?

Than Garitano Has not resorted to him due to his defensive limitations does not imply that he lacks possibilities to demonstrate his potential, suspected but unused. Further ahead, ahead of the left-handed side, it would have been a position to which he could have adapted well, but the Derio coach did not see him there.

The fact is that Ganea is no longer rojiblanco and in the future the left-back of Athletic can be complicated: both Yuri how Balenziaga They are in their thirties and there is no short-term alternative from the quarry. In addition, the Zumarraga side (32 springs) ends his contract in June of next year. Maybe another technician if he had seen him as a winger.

Joseba Núñez defines it

“Above all, he stood out in long displacements and hits. He is the typical lefty with a lot of class and a lot of quality. Short player, with an important lower body and very fast in the short start. He changed direction quickly and was aggressive in disputes ”, he portrayed Joseba Núñez in Mundo Deportivo two years ago.

”He was a somewhat anarchic player, used to being the figure. He played more as a forward and did not do defensive work. We instilled in him that defensive return a little more, ”adds Núñez, who led him in the Euskadi U-18 team.

He is the typical lefty with a lot of class and a lot of quality. Short player, with an important lower body and very fast on the short start

“He can play in more advanced positions. The closer you are to the area your shot has more effect. I have seen him score many goals outside the area, both in fouls and in play. Almost without posture, he takes the shot. Hit the ball that breaks it. You leave him a meter and arm his leg to launch ”, he finishes defining. Knowing his qualities, couldn't he have gotten something else out of the game at Athletic?