The situation
Just in his thirties, Isco Alarcón shines again in Seville as that wonderful footballer who achieved excellence in Malaga almost a decade ago and who at times also bordered on great football later, when he signed for Real Madrid. Free of contract in the White House, the one from Arroyo de la Miel has lived a summer of rumors that ended when the end of the market was approaching and he had given up much more succulent economic offers because he had two priority intentions: to continue in Spain and to continue, also, playing Champions . And the latter, apart from the Bernabéu, the Camp Nou and the Metropolitano, was only offered by Nervión. If someone can alleviate the delicate situation of Sevilla and, consequently, that of Lopetegui, that is Isco . The signing of him aroused in Nervión illusions and suspicions almost equally. He loved him with all his might Julen, who had enjoyed the most superlative version of him at Real Madrid (for a few months) and, above all, in the Spanish National Team. oble floor of the entity there were many misgivings, especially when he asked for an exorbitant salary. With the passing of the summer and an obvious drop in cache (as fixed, he will earn ‘only’ around one million euros net), the positions were getting closer and the player ended up in the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. And despite the many stains that can be seen on this year’s planning suit, Isco’s seems to be a great success, to this day at least.
The situation
To his repertoire of dribbles, quality passes (he adds only one assist, but only because of the poor judgment of his forwards, whom he has put ahead many more times) and ability to time the ball, only the goal is currently missing. It is true that Lopetegui forces the man from Malaga to housekeeping in a team that often lacks steam in midfield. But Isco has appeared in the opposite area and especially on the edge of it, which he has taken advantage of so much and so well in the past to shoot and score. Today, in a showcase like that of Atlético and although this week he has trained less as a precaution, he has a new opportunity to make his debut on the networks with the white and red shirt.