Espanyol: the problem of improvising

One of the team that moved in the last frenetic day of the transfer market was Espanyol. For whatever reason be, the team led by Mauricio Pochettino trial should make an effort to alleviate the shortcomings of a template throughout the summer ran out of eleven players , several key pieces in the good becoming Espanyol last season. Nothing could be further from the truth: the 'D Day' among the fans left a bittersweet taste perica team that could have been formed and the template in the form of improvisation that will eventually have at his command Argentina coach. To say that Walter Pandiani (35 years, no team) will substitute Dani is almost all said Osvaldo.

Everything began to take shape in the winter market, when Espanyol was 'forced' to part two of his figures on the rise: Victor Ruiz and Didac Vila, who left toward Naples and Milan in exchange for a not insignificant figures formed by two players in the quarry. Since the club was reported to involve two separate transfers in the summer there would be no flight of stars, so the future of players like Osvaldo was painted blue and white. However, the reality was different. Although the Argentine striker managed offerings over the summer and his farewell was almost singing, it was not until August 25 when it filed its transfer to Rome. The board responded to this transaction by ensuring that alternative management.

Fed the coffers of Osvaldo Espanyol with 15 million euros. Attached to the 5 was admitted for Alley when Real Madrid play-offs earlier this summer were 20 of 'kilos' that Espanyol had to reinforce its point of attack. Naturally, those twenty, at most five would go to strengthen the attack. The rest, to clean up a battered economy. In front, six days to find a '9 'guarantees not requiring Pochettino to give ownership to another young man from the quarry to crack like wood Álvaro Vázquez, much less to Thievy, feeling preseason perica and especially in the Copa Catalunya. Days passed and completed the transfer of Vladimir Weiss (21 years, Manchester City), on loan until the end of course but whose position is in midfield.

Earlier, Espanyol had made another sale, Dídac Vilà, returning to Cornella-El Prat to have the minutes that lacked in Serie A, and had hired the Mexican central Hector Moreno, Albin and a very young Uruguayan Adrian Luna, who covered the extra quota Nastic de Tarragona sent on loan. Then came the last market day, September 31, a dizzying and while Villarreal's offer was rejected on Vedú (whew!), Giving the club surprised Luis Garcia Zaragoza. That is, the flagship of the costumes, the leader of a very young staff, he left the back door, late and on a leash. Pochettino may give the nod to his departure, since it is a player you or give you earn minutes or a problem. His departure surprised not only by the offensive team's shortcomings, but because he had been elected captain by the coach and was one of the most beloved players in the stands. After six years, he left. No more.

But after opening the door to Luis Garcia, playing against the clock. He played one striker signing of those who ran the policy from that Oswald was more outside than inside. Rang a few, and Mounir El Hamdaoui was gaining strength throughout the afternoon. However, when all seemed done, the signing of Ajax striker went to the contrast and clear, the last market day, little could be done and counteroffers. No time, got the assignment of Romaric, Sevilla, who in his presentation showed that the summers will feel the 'wonder' and pulling improvisation and hired Walter Pandiani, without a team after not renewing with Osasuna player left in 2007 for 'old' despite having realizaouagagreat season (especially in the UEFA Cup). At 35, he had offers Nàstic of Girona ... and ended up at Cornell. For that, question some who had signed a Tamudo ...

Know if the template has Pochettino would have liked (in fact, Mattioni has become damaged and after a year in the dry dock will be six months), although in cases such as I'm sure Kameni has resigned. Cameroon have not found its place despite being a time bomb in the locker room. Theirs were some statements that do not sit well either club or technical, in which he accused the Espanyol "lack of ambition." Having seen, and although the conclusions are drawn at the end of season, what the goalkeeper was right? Again, time will tell.

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