Getafe–Deportivo: possible XI with changes and absences for matchday 5

Deportivo arrive on matchday 5 with Antonio Hidalgo’s plan shaped by fixture congestion. As Sport explains, the coach’s choices this week have to account for the tight run of league games, pushing him toward a smarter balance of effort rather than sticking blindly to one template.

A likely XI with rotation

In goal, Leo Román is tipped to keep his place. Sport highlights that the club’s market bet on him has been firm and that, despite some defensive shortcomings that have cost them points earlier (they cite the 1-1 in Vila-Real), he remains the go-to starter for Getafe and beyond.

The back line is where changes could be more likely. Sport points out that Hidalgo still relies on two experienced defenders as starters, but that players such as Altimira, Loureiro, or Bright Ede could get chances. Even so, for Getafe the most consistent plan keeps Noubi and Quagliata as the other pieces alongside the veteran duo.

Tactics and midfield options

Hidalgo’s main tactical question is whether he sticks with the diamond shape that has brought good results recently or reverts to a 4-2-3-1. Sport says that switch is not expected for this game against Getafe. In the likely midfield/areas Sport names Luismi, Amatucci, and Mario Soriano as core starters, with Riki potentially making way for the in-form Marc Casadó.

Up front, Sport is clear: the Aubameyang–Bil Nsongo pairing remains the preferred attack. Eddahchouri is expected to provide rotation, and Sport adds that the only way to disrupt that setup this week would likely come from a system change, which could be tried later.

Source: Sport.