The 11 of Moreno waiting for RdT and Darder, the cherries

Since the premiere against Huesca in Sant Adrià, Vicente Moreno has been painting the canvas of his Espanyol. The technician has not lost a second despite the vicissitudes of a market that will not close until October 4 and in which parts may vary. Due to the minutes played in these four games, the relationships that have been created on the field between the players and the state of the infirmary, the first line-up will not be far from the following:

The goal. It will surely be the great unknown of the first day. Diego López and Oier Olazábal have shared the minutes, and the Navarrese goal has been more successful. He has not conceded goals, has been decisive with his feet and confident in the aerial game. The Galician goal, who could be the captain of the team and who recently renewed, could start with an advantage, but for the moment that doubt remains until Vicente Moreno confirms it.

The defense. Perhaps the clearest line. With the loss of Leandro Cabrera due to injury and his theoretical sale, Moreno has fostered the relationship between Lluís López and Fernando Calero in this coexistence in Marbella. Both have been confident (except for a slip) with the ball, and aggressive in defense. In fact, Espanyol has only conceded two goals, and both from set pieces. Roommates, the Valencian coach will trust them for this start of the course. Miguelón will be the starter on the right side as Óscar Gil, who will join the group next week, will not yet have joined the group, while Dídac Vilà will act on the left.

The midfield. If Calero and Lluís have become the central pair, the same happens with Fran Mérida and Pol Lozano. Both, who have guaranteed continuity, blend perfectly: the youth squad as a link between the defense and the back line, and the former Osasuna player with more freedom and ability to step on the air. Both, in addition, have been used thoroughly in defensive tasks, such as balancing the team or being aggressive in pressure.

The playmaker. Doubts arise again in this line. By minutes accumulated in the preseason and by incidence in the offensive phase, Adrián Embarba and Óscar Melendo are untouchable. The winger has thrashed, assisted and has undoubtedly been the most unbalanced player on the team, with a glove on his right leg in set pieces. The youth squad has adapted wonderfully to the midfielder, providing assists, participating in 60% of the goals. Sergi Darder, who also waits for an offer to leave the entity, starts at a disadvantage despite his good minutes and the great goal against Almería. The doubt will lie on the left. Javi Puado or Wu Lei will play that position, and everything will depend on whether or not Raúl de Tomás participates. In case of not doing so, the Barcelona player would play on the left as against Malaga, when he also thrashed.

Front. Raúl de Tomás has only participated 45 minutes this preseason. The forward thrashed and crashed a ball to the post, although Vicente Moreno stressed that he liked the second part of the team more, without him. Although he wants to leave, at the moment without firm offers, Vicente Moreno can give him ownership. If he does not act initially, Wu Lei would occupy his demarcation.