The Champions returns to Villarreal and the yellow submarine is already preparing for another summer full of work in the ceramic offices. The possible departure of Álex Baena, his great star in recent years, as a main doubt of a market that can be decisive for the future of the project.
Total confidence in the goal
In the goal, the spotlights point in one direction, Luiz Júnior. The Brazilian goalkeeper, signed last summer for 12 million, has not had his dream year, but maintains the confidence of the club, aware of his projection. “It does not fall in love as a goalkeeper, but Villarreal has invested strong and needs to grow,” said Miguel Quintana.
Luiz Júnior clears a ball against Álvaro Rodríguez.
The Brazilian He ended up winning a Diego Conde That, after his injury, he ended up losing the position. “There are no excuses anymore, this junior season has to give up yes or yes,” he said Nahuel Miranda. Its evolution will be key to the defensive stability of a team that, without Jorgensen And it seems that without confidence in his other goalkeeper, he needs to find security under the sticks.
Defense: Youth, versatility … and signings
The great challenge in defense is to balance youth with experience After the outputs of Raúl Albiol and Eric Bailly. Logan Costa y kambwala They point high, but they have not yet finished demonstrating their potential. “Logan Costa is the one that has the most roof. It is the one with the most body of Gran Central,” said Nahuel Miranda. Two cent 21 plants, Rafa Marínwith a testimonial role this year in Naples y Mosque They sound as candidates to underpin the rear.
Rafa Marín with Spain Sub 21.
The side also seems open to reinforce in search of a very concrete profile. Kiko Female, Juan Foythwho has played a lot as central or the young man Pau Navarrothey have complied with that role, however, a name that has shone in this league appears in the market. “Ratiu is accessible in terms of price, but it fits little in that idea of lateral content that Marcelino is looking for, it is a very offensive profile“They point out from the program.
Ratiu is accessible, but does not fit in that idea of lateral content of Marcelino
Center of the field: A relay to even … already Baena?
The Álex Baena march It seems imminent, Although the club has not officialized it. Its departure, beyond the economic impact, forces to look for solutions for the void that would leave its march. Moleiro seems very close. “It seems to me a perfect signing if you leave. Álex de Llano.
Villarreal player
In addition, the club seeks a positional midfielder that accompanies Comesaña and Pape Gueyegiven the advanced even age “the most appropriate profile would be a barrenechea type”, he suggested Nahuel Miranda. Denis Suárez, for the moment, does not enter the plans of important parties and his departure is not ruled out.
In attack everything revolves around Barry
With the insurance of Ayoze Pérezwho has done 19 goals in Ligalosing the last days, the doubt is to find a replacement to Barry if an irrevious offer arrives. The French striker has a 40 million clause that attracts a lot in the Premier League. In that case, the club would look for a nuevo ‘9’ With growth margin. Kevin Carlos sounds, who has shone this year in Swissalthough for now there are no concrete movements. “If Barry stays, I wouldn't need to sign anyone else,” Nahuel concluded.
Kevin Carlos and Thierno Barry
Finally, the situation of its captain, Gerard Moreno That although it is still a differential player, he has been continually weighed out of physical problems. “You can't mortgage the season to Gerard be healthy. “We would also have to assess the return of Ilias, injured from the crusader or the continuity of a Choose That the season has ended very well, although it is not ruled out that the club is also reinforced in the bands.
A model that has grows again in recent years with commitment to young talent, but He knows that the Champions League forces the ribbon. “It is a well -born project, which combines results, planning and economic return. The next step is to consolidate in Europe.”
