CD Castellón begin 26/27 push at Real Sociedad B with eyes on promotion | OneFootball

CD Castellón begin their LaLiga Hypermotion campaign away to Real Sociedad B at Zubieta tonight. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the project led by Haralabos Voulgaris continues to grow, with a long-term promotion push. Kick-off is 20.30 on LaLigaTV.

The play-off loss to Almería just over two months ago has given way to pride and renewed purpose. The first of 42 fixtures comes in Donostia, where the hosts’ academy reputation endures after last season’s unexpected survival.

August fluency is still building, yet the styles suggest an open game. Castellón plan to press high from the start, and Jon Ansotegi recognised their fast, attacking approach would test his side. The remodelled hosts could be most dangerous on the counter.

Only centre-backs Ilias Kostic and Fabrizio Brignani are out. Despite the arrival of Omar Saipi, Romain Matthys seems likely to start in goal. Alberto, Sienra and Alcázar look set, with Mellot favoured at right-back and Juanjo Nieto an option.

With Gere absent, Barri should partner Álvaro Martín, with Pablo Santiago and Iñigo Córdoba wide and Raúl Sánchez an alternative. Jakobsen and Camara could pair, the Dane playing off the nine, with Antonio Gala also in contention as a classic number 10.

Up to 12 B-team players trained with the seniors and several could feature. Gorka Carrera, a 15-goal forward last term and recently renewed, may be involved, while winger Job Ochieng is a doubt.

Castellón’s travelling support are set to make themselves heard in San Sebastián. The squad arrived yesterday.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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