Espanyol vs Deportivo La Coruña Match Preview
Mauricio Pochettino's Pericos receive Deportivo this week, eager to leave behind the bitterness of the last defeats and fight back for the last European places. Espanyol's coach will have a lot to think before this clash, as striker Pablo Osvaldo, Didac Vila, Victor Ruiz, Juan Forlin, Javi Márquez and Raul Baena are all ruled out due to injuries.
Deportivo has gone unbeaten for the last five weeks, and Miguen Angel Lotina's boys know they can finally leave the bottom fight behind upon a few positive results in the weeks to come. Claudio Morel and Andres Guardado will wreak havoc in the left wing of the field, and Pochettino's defenders should keep them under a close watch not to be left empty-handed at Cornella-El-Prat.
Deportivo's Defender Ze Castro, Riki, Juan Carlos Valeron and Francisco Jiménez are among the most striking absentees for Deportivo, who'll rely on many players of the youth team for this game. David Rochela has proven to be able to deal with the pressure of the Primera Division, while Laure Sanabria has yet to demonstrate what he's capable of.
Watch out for Espanyol's Jose Callejon, who's shown strong credentials during the last few weeks to lead the attack on his own with great success.