Juan Funes' Project: Young and Brave
Málaga CF, with an average age of 24.7 years in their starting XI, presents itself as a project based on individual talent and courage in the final meters. The coach, born in Loja (Granada), leads a squad full of academy players, after two years of losing key figures like Roberto Fernández and Antoñito Cordero. The board, led by Kike Pérez, assures that important signings are already finalized.
Chupe, the Forward Threatening Deportivo
Carlos Ruiz Rubio, nicknamed 'Chupe', is the main striker for Málaga. With 25 goals in LaLiga and Segunda, the Cordoba-born player renewed his contract after the promotion. His ability to score from behind and his relationship with the goal make him a threat to Deportivo's defense, especially against players like Lucas Noubi and Bright Ede.
Defensive Absences and Herrero's Experience
Málaga's defense suffers multiple absences, including injuries to Diego Murillo, Adrián Niño, Calero, and Moussa. Despite this, Alfonso Herrero, a veteran goalkeeper with experience in Primera RFEF and LaLiga, remains a reference in goal. The team will rely on his reflexes to counter the lack of experience in defense.
