#NotesPD | A wild Brugui in the mist
VALENCIA. The positive note within the sea of negative news that Levante put in the suitcase in Andorra: Brugui. The one from Bàscara strongly opposed being an important piece and with continuity in the coach’s plans. A fragile light in the darkness and fog that ended up engulfing Mehdi Nafti’s team in the Principality of Andorra. These are the notes of PlazaDeportiva.com After Andorra – Levante.
Cardenas (5): Enough. The one from Terrassa stopped and could do little in Andorra’s three goals. Sold in the first, surpassed in the second -Bakis’s shot enters adjusted to his right stick- and petrified in the third -he remained motionless before Germán’s accurate shot practically to the square already inside the area-.
Pubill (5): Flat debut. He suffered a blow to his right knee after a quarter of an hour that limited his debut in the eighth game of the course. Arrival, although without the speed of Son, and without taking risks behind, his contribution was insufficient to stand out.
Róber Pier (4): Mismatch. Levante’s first defensive part was correct, although it was conceded on occasions to Andorra. Hevel already warmed up his boots in the first part after Pier put Bakis on top and left the interior corridor free -which Vezo did not close either-. In the second half, the Granota central axis opened wide and the Andorran tie is faithful proof of the mess in the rear.
Vezo (4): Ghosts. After games with a presence that has made him become the reference defender for Nafti, Vezo scored at a poor level in the Principality. He was quick and sharp in various actions, even getting out of position, but ended up disconnecting from Róber Pier on key plays. Bakis warned repeatedly before Andorra equalized and the Ottoman striker himself put the Tricolor team ahead. Bad match, in general terms, of Levante’s central defenders.
Saracchi (7): Remarkable. The Uruguayan was a dim light in the team’s back line. Strong, solid, incisive in attack and dangerous. He was diluting his presence in the opposite field but breaking to be the starting side in the left foot, well ahead of his competition. He was able to score after three minutes in an unstoppable outing. He’s good defensively, though he also struggled with rear clutter.
Pepelu (5): From more to less. He returned to the starting lineup and turned out to be a key figure in midfield. He strong and ‘fire extinguisher’ in the first half, more demanding and erratic in the second. Nafti undid the midfield net to desperately seek an equalizer and Pepelu was once again chosen.
Iborra (5): Advanced. The captain played in a more advanced position with respect to the double pivot. It was the variation with respect to other appointments in which he shared the base of the engine room with Pepelu.
Joni Montiel (6): Drowned domain. He played and played in the first half, but lost steam throughout the match.
Of Fruits (6): Essential. His is the great change of direction for Brugui’s goal, as is a large percentage of Levante’s danger from the right side. He introduced a provincial ball for Soldier to finish off the goal, but the Valencian started offside.
Brugui (7): He made a difference. Second goal of the season after connecting with De Frutos. He stepped on the area, raised his head and easily beat Lizoain. Fine and hoarding danger in three quarters. He needed very little to generate. Bàscara’s deserves continuity.
Wesley Moraes (4): Desperate. Again, too little of the lanky Brazilian striker. With his back turned, he played, but he still has a hard time being dangerous without having his back to the goal. Few balls reach him inside the area where he can make the physical differential of him.
Musonda (5): No more. The Belgian continues to accumulate minutes but had no effect in the match despite the 25 minutes he was on the mat. He saw a yellow card and risked expulsion, prey to nerves, as he vigorously discussed the card with Sánchez López.
They are (5): A pinch of verticality. It is what the Andalusian granted, who entered replacing a Pubill plane. This time the offensive task probably monopolized his mission.
Soldier (6): He had them. The Valencian came out as a shock and in search of acting again as a magnet for chances… and so he did. He didn’t see the door, but he was able to do it by game: he scored but it was invalidated for offside and, later, he put Lizoain in overalls.
Bouldini (6): Best. Although he will still not be the determining striker that Levante needs and is expected of him, the Moroccan will also follow a clear path. He entered in minutes where Nafti’s men already tried to turn over without order.