Real Madrid May Deepen Roster With Espanyol’s Defensive Midfielder

It will be prudent for clubs to make high-value signings at the best economic price during this difficult year brought upon by the global pandemic. This case is also applicable to dominant teams like Real Madrid as one player they can sign is Espanyol’s, Marc Roca.

Despite Real Madrid already stacked with elite superstars on top of their game, having capable players to support the squad can further deepen their lineup. The roster Zinedine Zidane has is full of world-class players such as Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Sergio Ramos. But having someone of Roca’s capabilities adds more energy for the team on the pitch.

The way Roca moves on the field is something to look out for, as he stays aggressive when blocking the ball coupled with his strong passing skills. In 119 appearances for Espanyol, he’s tallied three goals and six assists in his stint. Throughout his young career, Roca has proven to be consistent on the field with 2.2 tackles together with 1.3 clearances a game.

Adding someone like Roca’s caliber can be beneficial for Real Madrid with the way he can be Casemiro’s backup. Estimated less than 20 million Euros, Roca can help carry the pressure in the defensive midfield position, per Fansided’s The Real Champs. This would give their lineup the needed rest as quality players take control of the field to assist the club with their defensive responsibilities.

With how Roca’s club has struggled in the past few months, it would be a good chance for the 23-year-old to learn from an organization like Real Madrid. The manner of how key players have constantly stepped up for Real Madrid has been evident in their recent La Liga title run and Roca can pick up a thing or two under Zidane’s leadership. Boasting 11 trophies as a manager for Real Madrid, Zidane knows how to maximize every player he puts on the field.

With multiple Champions League titles, Real Madrid is looking to add more trophies to their already illustrious organization. Given how hard it is to sign big names due to the economic consequences of COVID-19, signing key players such as Roca would be beneficial for Los Blancos moving forward.