The Portland Timbers are ready to front in what looks to be another contested 2019 season. For second year man Giovanni Savarese he is one man that cannot hide his enthusiasm for the new season that starts next weekend.
In spite of some players leaving the squad, in the end it was necessary to start from scratch. With new faces and still the search loom in the team directives for that elusive Designated Player spot to fill with a power forward.
The 2019 Portland Timbers are back in business and ready to deliver another amazing season. So far, the club has brought a few new players and reinforcing its area must vulnerable its defense. The arrival of new faces in Center Back Claude Dielna acquired via TAM from the New England Revolution. In addition, of goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic from Olimpia Ljubljana and recently the arrival of their desired right back, Jorge Moreira from Argentina’s side River Plate.
With Liam Ridgewell and the Portland side mutually parting ways and starter Alva’s Powell leaving to FC Cincinnati via trade. In the end, we can say that Portland has a completed the rebuilding in its defensive backfield. Still the arrival of Claude Dielna does not mean he will get the starting spot but he will step the competition for the starting job among Larry’s Mabiala, Julio Cascante and Bill Poni Tuiloma.
As in the preseason, the club bold moves were among its highlights the promotion of T2 sensations Renzo Zambrano and Marvin Loria. These two lads will be competing for starting minutes with players already settled in the midfield. With Diego Chara and David Guzman the starters-but the way manager Savarese has expressed the open competition for anyone seeking a starting spot.
By seeing unmovable players in Gio’s defensive formation in the midfield, with Diego Chara and David Guzman, I still foresee the likes of Renzo Zambrano and Cristhian Paredes competing for playing time and staging a challenge in the course of the campaign.
In goalkeeper, the starting nod given again to Jeff Attinella followed by Steve Clark and Kendall McIntosh. In the case of newcomer Aljaz Ivacic until his full recovery and he starts getting the rhythm of his new team we can state of his willingness to compete for a starting spot.
Offensively the midfield with Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco these two considered the Talismans of the squad and its utmost of playmakers these two challenged I doubt it! In the case of Andy Polo touted again as a starter but with heavy competition from Dairon Aspirilla.
In forward, the attention will focus on Lucas Melano and sure starter in Jeremy Ebobisse.
After the club went after three targeted players and coming on empty, the club search continues but for now, these two will do. Another option is Foster Langsdorf to make the big impact in the big team but considered by manager Giovanni Savarese, with a lot to prove.
In the end, the attack undoubtedly will depend on Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco as well if these two bring their creativity to the field Melano and Ebobisse for sure can have a grand year and maybe disputing the league Golden Boot.
To conclude the unity and positive energy felt in training camp exposes the intentions of this club to make a decorous run into this season, as they can reach the postseason with no problem and finish among the top four in their conference.
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