Saturday's match between Chivas and Santos had several highlights, both collectively and individually. However, today we will focus on one player in particular, who started the Clausura 2024 on the right foot.
Which player are we talking about?
Well Pável Perez who began Matchday 1 as a starter. Fernando Gago used him as an attacker on the left flank and kept him on the field for the entire match, thanks to everything he contributed to the Rebaño Sagrado.
What was Pavel's match like?
He was Guadalajara's main tool to try to hurt the Lagunera backline, he repeatedly eliminated the Santos fullbacks and then generated danger in the final third. He also dragged the ball many meters, which allowed Chivas to gain height on the field and play closer to the opponent's area.
The structure sought by Fernando Gago favored the Rebaño's 6, as he usually received the ball in conditions that enhanced his playing virtues. By staying wide, he found himself in many 1-on-1 duels with Ismael Govea, so thanks to the damage he did, at a certain point in the game Repetto adjusted and moved him closer to a second defender.
Probably his best individual intervention was the controversial penalty that was disallowed to the Rebaño, when he took the ball on the left flank, changed pace and left 2 rivals in his path, to later slip a filtered ball to 'Piojo'.
Pavel completed 7 dribbles, made 31 passes and attempted to kick at goal on 2 occasions, but both shots were blocked by the visiting defense.
In which areas did he have an influence?
As you can see in the heat map below, Pavel remained on the left flank, although in some interventions he played inside with the ball at his feet. In addition, with the entry of Gael García, he began to alternate receiving zones.
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