The Oviedo squad is trying to prepare for the match against Leganés, which is extremely important for the play-off, by abstracting from two fronts: the long-awaited visit from Arthur Elijah, which will mobilize the club, and the controversy surrounding tickets for next week’s Asturian derby. The goal is to armor up and only talk about the match against the people of Madrid. And that’s where the shots were yesterday in El Requexón, in a long preparatory training session for Sunday. Nothing to look beyond the next game, Cuco asked his players.
Wednesday is not an ordinary day in the rehearsals of the Navarrese, since it is usually on that day of the week when he outlines his eleven type. And for now, one certainty: Oviedo will go on the attack against Leganés. Blue combat brawl to continue screwed to the play-off.
Hence, the scheme that el Cuco tried was 4-4-2, with Bastón and Obeng in the attacking front. A theoretical starting lineup formed against a Vetusta team, always prioritizing direct play and crosses to the area. Ziganda, a coach who likes to surprise, especially away from home, seems entrusted to that form of play in Tartiere’s matches. He gave him a good result against Fuenlabrada, in the last victory at home. In the previous one, against Valladolid, Oviedo also thrashed, playing in this case with three midfielders, an option that in the decisive matches that remain in the season will be given above all away from home. In addition, Cuco yesterday received two good news that were expected by the coaching staff like rain in May: Viti and Carlos Isaac were able to return to training after overcoming their respective ailments.
Of special importance is the case of Viti, owner of the right winger this year and who could not play against Cartagena. The one from Laviana seems completely recovered and it is suspected that he will even start on Sunday. Carlos Isaac is going at a different pace and also Lucas’s good feelings in recent days are well present in the coaching staff. The bad news was the second consecutive absence of Montiel, suffering from his right ankle after Tejera’s strong entrance in Cartagonova. The man from Madrid did work on the sidelines because he continues to have the affected area. It is not ruled out that he could arrive in time for the game against Leganés, but at the moment it is a serious doubt. Montiel has been Oviedo’s fittest man for some time now, accustomed to coming out in the second half, and has racked up two goals and two assists in just one month. He is not expected to start Sunday if he is available, but his possible absence from the bench would be a serious setback.
