Name to name, player to player … It is likely that this season will see the best Second Division of all time. Although the teams should accuse the market of the coronavirus, the pandemic has almost been beneficial for them. Most have managed to keep their stars and those who have not, the Almeria, has managed to strengthen itself with the income derived from its departure. Who would say a year ago that in October 2020, footballers of the stature of Darder, Stuani, Lago Junior or Raúl de Tomás. What's more, the latter was even in the orbit of Sevilla, Atlético de Madrid or Barcelona in the final stretch of the transfer period. Finally, he stays at Espanyol considered by many to be the best squad of the decade in the category. But it will be difficult to ascend. Zaragoza and Almería they will be among the 'coconuts' again; Leganés and Mallorca they promise war; he Girona maintains the goal and endorsement of City; he Lightning always stand up; he Sporting it's a cyclone …
The eleven of the 80 million euros
The Transfermarkt portal has drawn up an eleven with the players with the highest market value in the category, almost monopolized by Espanyol. Curiously, the undisputed top scorer of last season, Christian Stuani, It's not included. The lineup would be made up of Dimitrievski in goal; Adrià Pedrosa Y Yan Couto on the sides, accompanied by Cabrera Y Calero of centrals. Ahead, two pivots: Sergi Darder Y Ruben Perez. 4-2-3-1 scheme, occupies the left wing Wu I read; the right, Adrian Embarba; hooks up Nico Melamed; and in attack point, of course, Raúl de Tomás.
Wu Lei, from playing against Real Madrid to succeeding in Second.
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Espanyol, a dream squad
Only Marc Roca has left, leaving significant money in the club's coffers. The rest is the base that failed miserably in the League, but fought firmly in the Europa League. Oier and Diego López will have a great fight to get the goal. Behind, Calero and Cabrera could well be undisputed starters in First-class clubs. Like the promising Adrià Pedrosa. Ahead, David López imposes seniority and is complemented by the young talent of Keidi Baré or Pol Lozano. Melamed Y Fran Merida they are also names to stand out. Darder, with € 11M market value, he will be a top 5 midfielder in the category if he shows his level.
The fireworks, surprisingly enough, is up. Raúl de Tomás, valued at € 16M according to Transfermarkt, is perfectly qualified to fight the top national scorer in First. It remains to be seen how he will adapt to Segunda, but his nose for the game is undeniable. Wu lei he also bet to stay, just like Embarba. Puado, Campuzano and Melendo were called to shine in LaLiga SmartBank, although their minutes could be reduced after the unexpected 'renewals'. Matías 'Monito' Vargas remains after not shining in his first campaign and Celta arrives on loan Vadillo. An almost perfect squad with Vicente Moreno at the controls. Anything other than direct promotion will be a deep disappointment.
Leganés and Mallorca, two great aspirants
Finally, Mallorca failed to keep in their ranks Budimir. Still, he has a high-level roster. Cuffed, newcomer, is a hit for the lane. In front, Febas, Baba, Salva Sevilla and Dani Rodríguez They have a season rubbing shoulders with the greats as a guarantee. Junior Lake Y Amath ndiaye They will be a whirlwind for the bands. The problem? The goal. Arrives Marc Cardona from Osasuna, but no footballer has an expectation of more than fifteen goals. The strength of Son Moix will be key to achieving the goal.
Kevin Bua, in a match with Basel.
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In Madrid, Leganés will seek to reign. Josep Lluís Martí has made a very balanced roster, with an outstanding defense. The cucumber team already showed its reliability behind in the elite, although in attack it did not perform. Tarín, Bustinza, Omeruo, Rosales, Jonathan Silva or Sergi Palencia they aim before first-class footballers in their expectation. Ahead, the talent of Gaku, Brown or Arnaiz will put football. The goal will be in the hands of Borja Baston, a daring bet of the directives after an irregular couple of years when it comes to converting. Sabin merino, for the moment, has started off brilliant. Kevin Bua is another of those chosen to solve the problem.
Girona and Almería, erre que erre
One more year, and it is not for less, Almería and Girona have worked conscientiously to form the best possible squads for promotion. The sheikh has moved the vast majority of his players and still builds an elite roster. An international like Makaridze will defend the goal; the promising Centelles He will take over the left side; Morlanes, Robertone and Joao Carvalho They point to stars in the category … The bombshell arrived yesterday with Umar Sadiq. The 23-year-old forward valued at more than six million euros landed on the horn to put the goal point for José Gomes's men. In your experience as a professional, has scored 81 goals in 150 games. This season he had already six in ten games in the Serbian League and has participated in the previous Europa League. In 2018-19, 12 goals and 13 assists bear his signature. Almost nothing.
Girona, on the contrary, has covered holes. He has lost Borja García, a key player, and miraculously managed to retain Stuani. Quique Cárcel has already announced the difficulty of securing his continuity this season, but the offers did not come. The Francisco block will be made up of the fortress of Bernard Y Juanpe behind; the talent of Monchu and the work of Granell Y Cristoforo in the middle; and, of course, the goal of the Uruguayan tip above. The transfers of Manchester City will also give a plus: Pablo Moreno, Yan Couto and, above all, the effectiveness of striker Nahuel Bustos.
More names: Dimitrievski, Loiodice, Manu García …
In Second Division, the strength of the block gains from the sum of individualities. This has been demonstrated in recent years. Let them tell Cádiz and Elche, in Primera thanks to their collective. Moreover, it could be seen as those called to succeed, such as Kagawa, were overwhelmed by the demands of the category. Of course, beyond the chosen ones mentioned above, all of them belonging to leading teams, many others have a large poster. It is the case of the goalkeeper Dimitrievski; the talent for the core of Las Palmas, Enzo Loiodice; your scorer, Pietro Iemmello; the leader of the current leader, Manu Garcia; the charisma of Larrazabal (Saragossa); or the rayista Alvaro Garcia.