Against Montpellier he outlined that he continues at a very high level and, in addition, he will now lead the team from the captaincy
With Vinicius and Keidi cleaving him, Artà’s man carried the weight of creation in the 4-3-3 drawn by Diego Martínez
According to the Royal Spanish Academy, ‘leader’ is the “person who directs or leads a political party, a social group or another community.” Little less than fair is that definition for Sergi Darder in Espanyol. The midfielder from Artà, only eclipsed last year by a figure of the stature of Raúl de Tomás, took a step forward. The one he and the team needed. It’s early to draw conclusions but against Montpellier He showed that the summer has not weighed him down and he sported that special spark the team held on to in so many games of yesteryear. Now, in addition, he does it with the corresponding weight wearing the captain’s armband.
“Three years ago I would have said no, I wasn’t ready and I said so. Now the opposite I feel ready to be captain. I would be excited & rdquor;, Darder said recently in an interview on ‘Catalunya Ràdio’. Well, the first in the forehead. Against the Gauls she had that honor and everything indicates that it will be a regular image this season. Without Diego López or David López, plus the departure of potential captains due to seniority such as Dídac and Melendo, Artà’s man has climbed several steps at once. Cabrera and Embarbathe other captains still in the locker room, will not be an impediment to his captaincy.
With the senyera in the arm, Darder stood out in the hour of play that he had located as an interior in the 4-3-3 raised by Diego Martínez in the first friendly of the summer. The blue and white creation passed through his boots and with Vinicius and Keidi escorting him relieved himself of certain defensive responsibilities. He forced the 1-0 free kick, executed wonderfully by Melamed. Between both youth squads the MVP would walk, although the goal gives more merits to the ’21’.
Martinez intensity
Precisely Melamed He was one of those who spoke after the duel. And it couldn’t be clearer. “This is the way. To continue looking for victories from the intensity & rdquor;. Words on the line brian olivewhich repeated the concept ensuring that “intensity is not negotiated” and that Diego Martínez, architect of this Espanyol still under construction but with green shoots, ratified. “The players have been very generous in their efforts”. Despite the fact that Montpellier came with more filming, the blue and white players were superior and showed their hunger and ability to improve. So far, it’s an exciting start.