Squad: Now vs. Jornada 1
by siempre_riquelme on Jul 23, 2010 1:00 PM CEST
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PrintWe're a big club now. The team is touring Ireland (Athlone Town, Bray Wanderers), England (Tottenham Hotspur), and Poland (Lechia Gdansk) for 4 preseason matches and countless questions about world champion Joan Capdevila.
Juan Carlos Garrido's first 25-man squad of the 2010-11 season:
GKs (3): Diego López, Oliva, and Juan Carlos.
Ds (7): Ángel, Gonzalo, Musacchio, Kiko, Catalá, Mario, and Joan Oriol.
MFs (11): Senna, Bruno, Cani, Cazorla, Borja Valero, Cristóbal, Natxo Insa, Matilla, Marcos Gullón, Hernán Pérez, and Castellani.
Fs (4): Fuster, Rossi, Marco Ruben, and Jefferson Montero.
For the sake of discussion, assume no further transfers. How does this squad compare to the one at the Anoeta in late August? What is your first-choice starting XI?
GKs, 2-3: By promoting Juan Carlos (and 8 of his closest friends), there are 3 keepers in the squad. I think Juan Carlos is ready if a big offer comes in for Diego López, but that appears unlikely. Something has to give, as a 23 year-old third-choice keeper makes no sense. Xavi Oliva on loan to our promoted local friends Hercules or Levante?
Ds, 8: Capdevila and Godín will return from their holidays, sending Kiko back down. If the charrúa leaves, Marchena or another experienced defender will complement Gonzalo and the young pups. Musacchio and Catalá will get their chances; while Joan Oriol has it tough, Mario Gaspar should fill in when the bad Ángel rears its ugly head.
MFs, 8-9: Natxo Insa, Hernán Pérez, Castellani, and Marcos Gullón are filial players, though Gullón has earned a look. Fuster will move back to the midfield with Nilmar's return, but there may still be an opening. I would love Achille Emana from Betis, but that might be too costly. We have 4 central (Borja Valero, Bruno, Matilla, Senna) and 4 wide players (Cani, Cazorla, Cristóbal, Fuster), but an Escudero-type could be useful if Cristóbal does not pan out. A knock to Santi and Montero moves back to winger?
Fs, 4: Even the biggest Jozy supporter does not expect him at the club this season. With Nilmar in the fold, it will be interesting to see how Garrido handles this quartet. We will miss Llorente's physical presence, so does the 4-3-3 return? Rossi and Nilmar out wide with either B teamer in the middle would be lethal.
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I don’t think initially the starting XI will be that much different from last season, although I expect Mussachio and Montero to be pushing for a stating place. With the B team last seaosn Garrido employed a flexible 4-4-2 formation with one of the wide players, usually Montero being more advanced, and often only one definite striker, Marco Ruben.
So starting XI with reserves.
Diego Lopez Oliva
Ángel Mario
Capdevllla Joan Oriol
Gonzalo Musacchio
Godin Catalá
Bruno Senna
Borja Matilla
Cazorla Cristóbal
Cani David Fuster
Rossi Marco Ruben
Nilmar Jefferson Montero
by Kenez on Jul 23, 2010 5:26 PM CEST reply actions
Not that the results of friendlies mean anything, but Athlone have already played friendlies against a couple of English clubs, drawing with Middlesborough of the EPL 1-1 and losing to Port Vale (2nd division) 0-2. They are in the middle of their regular season, so shouldn’t have major fitness concerns. As for Villarreal, Garrido is apparently planning to put out a completely different XI in each half so everyone will get a run out. I’m not particularly concerned with the result (I don’t expect another 27-0!), but excited to see what some of the promoted players can do.
by capercat on Jul 23, 2010 7:17 PM CEST reply actions
I thought only 23 players were allowed to be registered per team in Liga ?
Natxo Insa and Kiko are not part of the 1st team
by Aquafina on Jul 24, 2010 8:01 PM CEST reply actions
You’re correct, but it’s the preseason, so that number can be exceeded for the time being.
by sidarth on Jul 24, 2010 8:32 PM CEST up reply actions
How are you following along? I couldn’t find a video or audio stream.
by sidarth on Jul 24, 2010 8:30 PM CEST up reply actions
http://livescore.com (not the great way, but something is better than nothing)
31’ Athlone 0 – 1 Villarreal
by Aquafina on Jul 24, 2010 8:32 PM CEST reply actions
HT Athlone 0-1 Villarreal. Goal scored in 24’. Aquafina, I love it that you found some way to follow this game. That’s a true fan, folks.
by sidarth on Jul 24, 2010 8:56 PM CEST reply actions
it’s a friendly, Villarreal has been in pre-season training for 12 days
so relax
by Aquafina on Jul 24, 2010 9:27 PM CEST up reply actions
64’ 0-2. Hope we can keep a clean sheet to start the year.
by sidarth on Jul 24, 2010 9:23 PM CEST reply actions
@ 65
Athlone [0 – 2] Villarreal
24’ [0 – 1]
64’ [0 – 2]
by Aquafina on Jul 24, 2010 9:25 PM CEST reply actions
i’m on the over 2.5 bud. thanks for the invite to relax.
by ayjayvolta on Jul 24, 2010 9:30 PM CEST reply actions
FT Athlone [0 – 3] Villarreal
24’ [0 – 1]
64’ [0 – 2]
90’ [0 – 3]
RELAX !
by Aquafina on Jul 24, 2010 10:25 PM CEST up reply actions
FT Athlone Town 0-3 Villarreal. Hope the Irish fans enjoyed it.
@ayjayvolta: You got the over in stoppage time.
by sidarth on Jul 24, 2010 10:05 PM CEST reply actions
Villarreal:
Primer tiempo:
Diego López; Mario, Gonzalo, Catalá, Joan Oriol,
Santi Cazorla, Marcos Senna, Bruno, Cristóbal,
Hernán Pérez y Rossi.
Segundo tiempo:
Oliva; Ángel, Kiko, Musacchio, Natxo Insa;
Fuster, Marcos Gullón, Castellani Cani;
Jefferson Montero y Marco Ruben.
Goles: 0-1, min. 23: Rossi, de penalti. 0-2, min. 62: Fuster. 0-3, min. 80: Fuster.
Árbitro: Damien Hancock.
Tarjetas:
Athlone Town: Moran (17’)
Villarreal: No hubo.
Incidencias: Partido disputado en el Athlone Town Stadium ante unos 600 espectadores.
by Aquafina on Jul 24, 2010 10:32 PM CEST reply actions
So Fuster is the man ayjayvolta needs to thank… the report on the official site is quite upbeat. Hopefully a stream will be available for the Tottenham friendly on Thursday so we can see for ourselves.
by capercat on Jul 25, 2010 1:05 AM CEST reply actions
Mantilla and Valero both held out from this one. Hopefully they’ll be available for the next match. Among those mentioned positively in the match report: Fuster (2 goals, could/should have had more apparently), Cazorla, Jefferson Montero, and Hernan Perez….
by capercat on Jul 25, 2010 4:20 AM CEST reply actions
Here’s Fusters goal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHA4ap3HnsA
by Nick on Jul 25, 2010 2:34 PM CEST reply actions
Fuster FK was an OK goal.
Not as impressive as the reports had it. They sounded like he scored an awesome Free Kick.
Fuster:
Is a good player who plays few good matachs then disappears for few. A good sub to have,
but not a starter. Looks like Garrido used a 4411 in the 2nd half w/Fuster behind Ruben and Montero on the flank
Pace of teh match fell in the 2nd half
Preseason: It’s all about not losing, gaining match fitness, finding form, etc
time for new guys to impress Garrido, but don’t Read Too much into it
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by Aquafina on Jul 25, 2010 6:19 PM CEST up reply actions
what I value from Fuster, at least what I saw from his playing last season is his hustle. He plays with heart and he gives 100%. These are not trivial qualities.
In other news, it’s practically official that Godin will join fellow former Villarreal star Forlan at Atletico: http://www.marca.com/2010/07/25/futbol/equipos/atletico/1280058054.html
Not set it stone but it looks like it’s headed in that direction. It was going to come sooner or later. I think Mussachio is ready to vill the void.
by alex on Jul 25, 2010 6:23 PM CEST reply actions
mussachio is a star in teh making. i really have high hopes for him and ruben and matilla.
by rahul on Jul 25, 2010 8:55 PM CEST up reply actions
^ Really,?
Here is what I saw about Fuster Last Season >
He’s is a good player who plays few good matachs then disappears for few.
by Aquafina on Jul 26, 2010 6:18 AM CEST up reply actions
^ Really,?
Here is what I saw about Fuster Last Season >
He’s is a good player who plays few good matachs then disappears for few.
Oh yea another facts about Fuster:
When Garrido was trying to go from # 10 to # 6 to make into Europe League.
Fuster was a NO SHOW and late March 2010, and it was Bruno, Rossi, Nilmar, Llorente , Bruno , Godin and Angel who steppeed to drag Villarreal to #7 and Near ly to #6.
by Aquafina on Jul 26, 2010 6:23 AM CEST up reply actions
PS Add Ibagaza to the above list.
No wonder Ibagaza kept Fuster on the Bench when Villarreal went from #10 to 6 then to #7.
Hey, even half fit Cazorla was more relied on the FUster in mattered.
Nice Trival qualities !
Amazing how fan/s forget.
by Aqufina on Jul 26, 2010 6:30 AM CEST reply actions
It looks ever more likely that Godín is on his way to Atletico. Today’s article in EPM indicates that the story is more than rumour. A deal could be concluded this week.
http://www.elperiodicomediterraneo.com/noticias/noticia.asp?pkid=582128
by Kenez on Jul 26, 2010 8:42 AM CEST reply actions
Godin needa a pay raise (600K /Yr only- What a Joke for quailty defender – Villareal should have given him a raise for 2009/2010)
+ Villarreal need monies.
So the move makes sense.
We will see few more departures. Villarreal need monies .
by Aquafina on Jul 26, 2010 10:52 AM CEST up reply actions
See maddi, this is why you sell high. Just as we should have with Senna after Euro 2008. 18 million for Godin, are you serious? That would be highway robbery.
by sidarth on Jul 26, 2010 7:08 PM CEST up reply actions
If we basically swap Godin for Marchena and offload Senna (I love him, but…) we’ve made some progress on the debt front, I think. The only major additions would be Valero and Marchena, and with Llorente, Escudero, etc. having gone as well, we would have brought in cash without weakening the squad significantly that I can see. Capdevila, Cazorla, etc. (neither of whom I want to see move) add some strength and experience to go along with youngsters like Montero, Mussachio, etc….I could get very excited about that team.
For me the key question is upfront: will an Italian club make a bid for Rossi (if so, he goes) and what happens to Altidore? His year at Hull wasn’t impressive, but in the WC he showed he is a work-in-progress, but has potential. It seems clear he is not in our plans at present, but I wonder if that could change if there is a move for Rossi. Given the economics these days, I wouldn’t see us reinvesting the transfer fee in another striker.
by capercat on Jul 26, 2010 2:50 PM CEST reply actions
Barca will go for Senna if they can’t get Bruno.
Altidore does not figure in the plans of Garrido, so he will have to consider a permanent transfer or another season long loan.
by Kenez on Jul 26, 2010 5:23 PM CEST up reply actions
I hope we keep Senna around, he deserves a swan song with the club after his years of service. No point in selling him for a few million Euros unless he wants to win titles with Barca. And who could blame him? But that should be his decision entirely; he has earned that much respect.
by sidarth on Jul 26, 2010 7:09 PM CEST up reply actions
Can’t find a stream for this one either, but we are 1-0 up—looks like a goal in the 36th minute or so
by capercat on Jul 26, 2010 9:24 PM CEST reply actions
5-0 final result. 2 goals in the first half, 3 in the second.
by capercat on Jul 26, 2010 10:43 PM CEST reply actions
Bray Wanderers: Kane; O’Connor, Houston, Mitchell, Prendergast; Dempsey, Doyle, Kelly, O’Neill; Mulroy y Jake.
También jugaron: Tresson, Zambra, Shields, Massey, Kavanagh, Vickers, Byrne, O’Connor y Gregg.
Villarreal
Primera parte: Juan Carlos; Mario, Gonzalo, Kiko, Natxo Insa, Marcos Senna, Marcos Gullón, Cani, Cristóbal; Hernán Pérez y Marco Ruben.
Segunda Parte: Diego López; Ángel, Catalá, Musacchio, Joan Oriol; Cazorla, Castellani, Bruno, Jefferson Montero; Fuster y Rossi.
Goles: 0-1. Min. 33: Cani. 0-2. Min. 40: Cani. 0-3. Min. 57: Rossi. 0-4. Min. 62: Fuster. 0-5. min. 81: Musacchio.
Estadio: Carlisle Grounds.
Espectadores: 2.000.
Mantilla and Borja didn’t play this one either. Again it sounds as though the defense was hardly tested, Santi was impressive and Montero assisted on the Rossi and Mussachio goals. White Hart Lane should be more of a test.
by capercat on Jul 26, 2010 11:02 PM CEST reply actions
so da montero is a left mid/winger
& da fuster da striker?
seems 2 me tat’s how da garrido use them
by jackson on Jul 27, 2010 12:42 AM CEST reply actions
FIFA.com reports the Barcelona president is planning to visit London tomorrow to speak with Senna (as well as Fabregas).
by capercat on Jul 28, 2010 8:34 PM CEST reply actions
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