Castellón aim perfect start on Castalia return against awkward Sabadell | OneFootball

Two months after the Almería play-off, CD Castellón host CE Sabadell seeking back-to-back wins following victory in Zubieta.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, continuity defines the start under the same ambitious, dynamic, attacking plan, with Pablo Hernández retaining last season's core and handing only two debuts.

Juanjo Nieto attacked from left-back to stretch the shape as Álvaro Martín saw plenty of the ball alongside Barri, Castellón led early then managed the advantage given a short pre-season.

After another week of work, Hernández is without long-term absentee Fabrizio Brignani and Kostis is still not ready. A similar XI is expected, with Mellot, Alberto and Sienra ahead of goalkeeper Romain Matthys, Raúl Sánchez and Pablo Santiago wide, and Camara supported by Jakobsen.

Victory would bring a first since 2007, two opening Segunda wins. Sabadell arrive on the bounce from promotion, drew at Sporting in Gijón without conceding and missed a penalty.

Ferran Costa's side will press high in Castellón's build-up, use man marking and attack with conviction, the hallmarks of their rise. At least 300 away supporters are expected.

Costa is without defenders Pipa and Genar and forwards López-Pinto and Alain Ribeiro, and could stick with the Gijón XI with José Luis Catalá covering for Genar.

Probable line-ups, CD Castellón, Matthys, Mellot, Juanjo Nieto, Alberto Jiménez, Sienra, Barri, Álvaro Martín, Pablo Santiago, Jakobsen, Raúl Sánchez, Camara. CE Sabadell, Fuoli, Ton Ripoll, Catalá, Bonaldo, Edgar, Miki Codina, Urri, Pere Pons, Quadri, Joel Priego, Rahmani. Referee Marta Huerta de Aza, SkyFi Castalia, 19:00.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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