Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Granada
Espanyol
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Yacine Brahimi | Out | 6.83 | |
Fran Rico | Out | N/A | |
Jaime Romero | Out | 6.32 | |
Hassan Yebda | Out | 6.12 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Héctor Moreno | Out | 6.91 | |
Sergio García | Out | 6.84 |
Team News
Granada
Espanyol
- Granada slipped back into the bottom three last weekend as Manucho's second-half strike was enough to condemn them to an eighth defeat in 13 league games.
- In the aftermath of that game and others in recent weeks where the Andalusians have played reasonably well without getting the results, Juan Antonio Anquela has demanded his team start winning ugly if need be.
- However, injuries are restricting the coach from making too many changes to his side, although Odion Ighalo may finally get a chance from the start after scoring in an ultimately fruitless 2-1 win over Zaragoza in the Copa del Rey in midweek.
- Mauricio Pochettino's time at Espanyol finally ran out this week as he was sacked following another home defeat against Getafe last weekend.
- In his place comes former Atletico Madrid manager Javier Aguirre, as Espanyol were thrashed 3-0 be Sevilla in the cup on Wednesday for an overall 6-1 aggregate defeat, he was able to see the magnitude of the task that awaits him.
- Hector Moreno and Sergio Garcia are still banned following their red cards at Valencia a fortnight ago, but the change of manager may be a blessing for Simao who worked under Aguirre at Atleti and will surely be given more of a chance to shine than he was by Pochettino.