Deportivo – Osasuna Preview

By: Paddy | February 13th, 2009

8th placed Depor host 17th place Osasuna tomorrow in the Riazor at 19:00 GMT.

It is a game that one would expect Depor to win to maintain their push for Europe, and playing at home should be an advantage.

The match pitches Miguel Lotina against one of his ols clubs, as he managed the Pamplona club between 1999 and 2002

Dani Aranzubia maintains that the team will not be distracted by the match with Aalborg coming up in midweek and the next game is always the most important one.

He quotes in Marca: “Right now everyone is concentrated on getting a head start on Saturday and obtain the three points,”

The goalie underlined how good the Galicians have played at home this season. “In all matches played in Riazor, except for those against Sporting and Sevilla, we showed a very good image and played a pretty good game,” he argued.

Predicted Line Up: Aranzubia – de Guzman – Lopo – Ze Castro – Felipe – Sergio – Verdu – Alvarez – Cristian – Valeron – Lafita

*Transfer related news*…Finally

Goal.com are reporting that 30 year old Malaga winger, Javier Calleja, is poised to sign in the summer on a free transfer.

Deportivo have yet to make a formal offer but Calleja believes that something could happen soon and would like the situation swiftly resolved.

“The interest from Deportivo is flattering and I will decide quickly [where my future lies],” AS quote him as saying. “I am flattered that a club with the history and stature of Deportivo want me to join.

“It would be beneficial for me, for my family and for the club if things are decided soon. We will be calmer and Malaga will be able to seek a replacement in plenty of time.

I don’t know that much about him yo be honest, but he seems to be wanted by a number of clubs. At 30, he is not one for the future but if he does a decent job for a few seasons and costs nothing then why not sign him I say. His versatility would be an asset too, as he can also play left back.

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