La Liga: Coach Rubi confirms Super Eagles striker will start against Real Madrid

The newly promoted membership will face the reigning champions on the opening day of the brand new marketing campaign

UD Almeria supervisor Joan Francesc Ferrer Sicilia ‘Rubi’ has confirmed that, barring any unexpected circumstances, star striker Umar Sadiq will make the beginning eleven in opposition to champions Actual Madrid on Saturday.

Rubi’s feedback turned mandatory after studies revealed that Sadiq is near sealing a transfer away from Almeria.

These studies had been fueled by Almeria’s CEO, Mohamed El Assy, who introduced that the Almeriensistas had acquired a passable provide from an unnamed membership for the Nigerian ahead. It’s believed that former Europa League winners Villarreal are behind the bid.

Nonetheless, Sadiq’s switch away from the Mediterranean Video games Stadium isn’t but a finished deal.

And the Tremendous Eagles striker is anticipated to be within the Almeria ranks after they face Actual Madrid on Sunday.

On the press convention, Rubi stated, “Sadiq might be within the eleven on Sunday except he stumbles tomorrow and falls. That’s all I’ll say.”

Preview: Almeria vs. Actual Madrid

It may very well be a baptism of fireside for Almeria after they host reigning champions Actual Madrid on the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos on La Liga’s matchday one.

La Union had been Segunda Division winners final season, however nothing they confronted within the second-tier can examine with buying and selling tackles with the European champions.

Nigerian ahead Umar Sadiq was the star man for Almeria, contributing 18 targets and 12 assists to energy Almeria’s promotion cost.

Conserving maintain of Sadiq for this important opener is a grasp transfer for Almeria, however even the prolific 25-year-old could also be unable to assist outscore the star-studded guests.

David Alaba and Karim Benzema had been on course in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt as Actual Madrid secured the Tremendous Cup in midweek.

And may Carlo Ancelotti’s males carry that momentum into this conflict, it may very well be a protracted afternoon for a lot of Almeria followers.