David Mella keeping the faith as Deportivo eye Eibar clash at Riazor
Deportivo winger David Mella is staying positive despite a tough run of form, with Eibar coming to Riazor this Saturday in Segunda División.
One of the few bright sparks in a Deportivo side that’s been well below their best lately, David Mella is refusing to let the gloom set in — and he’s got a point.
Glass half full at A Coruña
After a frustrating draw away at Castellón, it’d be easy for the Dépor camp to spiral. But Mella, who was one of the more lively players on the night — creating several chances including a lovely ball for Eddahchouri that the Dutch forward really should’ve done better with — is keeping his head up.
His message was simple: they’re still up there in the table, right where they want to be, and there are plenty of points still to play for. The attitude is positive, even if the performances have left a bit to be desired.
He was also keen to echo sentiments already aired by teammate Loureiro — that the Castellón game wasn’t as dire as some might have it. Yes, they only managed one shot on target, which is hardly setting the world alight, but Mella’s argument is that the chances were there; it was just the finishing that let them down. Fair enough, up to a point.
Don’t sleep on Eibar
Next up is Eibar at Riazor this Saturday, and Mella’s not taking them lightly despite the visitors’ woeful away record this season — they haven’t won a single game on the road.
A few things worth noting ahead of the match:
- Eibar away from home have been proper rubbish, but Mella’s right to flag them as dangerous — this is Segunda División, where any side can nick a result on their day
- Dépor’s home form hasn’t exactly been the dog’s bollocks either, though Mella admits they’re gradually improving at Riazor
- Three points this weekend could nudge them a little further up the table and keep the promotion push firmly on track
The bigger picture
Seconda División is famously tight — it’s the sort of league where you blink and the table’s completely rearranged. Dépor know that. The squad knows that. And with a winnable game at home against a side that’s been leaking points away from their own patch, Saturday feels like a proper opportunity.
Mella’s optimism might read as spin to some, but honestly? When you’re sitting in a promotion spot and the games are coming thick and fast, keeping morale high is half the battle. The lad’s doing his bit on the pitch too, which helps.
All eyes on Riazor.