Ghanaian defender Opoku will miss UD Las Palmas's match against CD Leganés due to knee discomfort. Head coach Rubén de la Barrera confirmed the absence of the player, who joined the club just a couple of weeks ago, as reported by www.canariasenpleno.com this Thursday. The team, sitting seventh in the Segunda División with six points, aims to bounce back from a heavy 5-0 defeat against Girona.
What is Opoku's current status?
Opoku has no specific return date set for his comeback to the pitch. The knee discomfort will keep him out of the squad for Saturday's match at 19:30, which will be broadcast on TVC. His absence adds to that of midfielder Sergio Ruiz, who is also unavailable. Iván Jaime's starting status is still undecided, and forward Jesé is suspended. This accumulation of issues forces De la Barrera to look for alternative solutions within the squad.
Who can cover the attacking absences?
With Jesé out due to suspension, one option to fill the striker position is Jefté. The manager expressed his confidence in the player with clear words. "Jefté is going to play, help and score goals," stated Rubén de la Barrera. The coach admits the team has yet to find a fixed lineup, a feeling he summarized by saying, "We haven't found the moment to establish a starting eleven." The search for the team's best version continues, especially after showing good moments until the 2-1 scoreline in the match against Girona.
How does De la Barrera rate his key players?
Goalkeeper Caro made a visible error in the thrashing by Girona, but De la Barrera did not assign him full responsibility for the result. On the other hand, captain Kirian is considered a key player and a reference point in the dressing room. However, the manager made it clear that no footballer has an indisputable spot and that he will field those he believes can help win each match. This philosophy will be essential in a 42-match season where every point counts, especially being just one point behind the leaders, Granada CF.
What is the team's current context?
UD Las Palmas approaches this match with a record of six goals scored and six conceded, resulting in a zero goal difference. After the Leganés game, the team will travel to face 17th-placed Cadiz on September 13th. Fans can follow the squad's development and upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page and check the updated standings of the competition. The immediate objective is to get back to winning ways after the setback, demonstrating the solidity they showed at the start of the season.
