Rubén Albés backs Leganés to match leaders CD Castellón | OneFootball

Rubén Albés hailed CD Castellón as the division’s best so far but insisted Leganés have enough to go toe to toe when they host the LaLiga Hypermotion leaders at Butarque on Monday.

Castellón arrive unbeaten after taking 16 of the first 18 points. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, Albés rated the visitors the standout team to date yet argued his side can compete on equal terms.

He stressed Leganés possess strong individual quality and a team that is growing, becoming more rounded by the day. He said the match will show where they stand against the current benchmark, expecting a tight contest and feeling they could even be better on the night.

Albés will be without Tunisian attacker Ismael Gharbi due to international duty, which could open the door for Álvaro Morata to return to the XI after starting on the bench against Granada. The coach praised Morata’s daily work, involvement and recent impact, urging both player and club to enjoy the partnership.

Castellón have sold out their away allocation for Ontime Butarque despite the Monday 20.30 kick-off. Around 500 travelling fans are expected in the south of Madrid, filling the visitors’ section for the second time this season after doing so at Girona’s Montilivi, as the ‘orellut’ support keep dreaming of Primera.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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