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Uzoho Anticipates Second La Liga Start as Deportivo La Coruna Hosts Girona; Olanrewaju Eyes Break in Goal Drought
Deportivo La Coruna’s emerging talent, Francis Uzoho, is set to make his second appearance in the La Liga Santander as his team faces Girona in a Monday night clash at Estadio Abanca Riazor. Uzoho, the former Nigeria U-17 goalkeeper, showcased his prowess last Sunday by securing a clean sheet in a commendable 0-0 draw against Eibar, making four crucial saves.
Deportivo La Coruna’s official website has confirmed that the first-choice goalkeeper, Rubén Martínez, is still on the path to full recovery, having only trained with the club’s rehabilitation fitness coach in preparation for the upcoming match. Additionally, doubts loom over the participation of key players such as Pedro Mosquera, Adrián López, Emre Çolak, and Fede Cartabia.
In a strategic move, Deportivo’s head coach, Pepe Mel, opted for the youthful vigor of 18-year-old Uzoho over the experienced Costel Pantilimon, expressing satisfaction with the decision.
“A coach has to act according to the things he sees in training,” Mel remarked. “He is only 18 and can barely speak Spanish, but I know what he can offer this club.”
Deportivo La Coruna currently holds the 15th position in the La Liga standings with eight points from eight games.
On the opposing side, Girona’s Kayode Olanrewaju aims to break his goal drought in La Liga Santander, having gone 229 minutes without finding the net in his eight appearances for the club. As the two teams collide, football enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of this exciting encounter between emerging talents and seasoned players.
