Jon Pacheco returned to ownership in the match against Alavés after two and a half months of leave due to injury. His return surprised, since he left Aritz on the bench, but his performance in general left mixed sensations. While he was firm in defensive duels, his ball exit was an important problem that tarnished his performance. Pacheco once again demonstrated that it is a solid center in the physical, something key in his game. In the 7 duels on the ground, managed to win 4, While in the 3 aerial duels he won 2showing its ability to impose itself in direct clashes.
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However, where he suffered the most was at the ball. With 80% precision in the passes (56 of 70)Pacheco was far from what is expected of a central with his level. In addition, in long balls, statistics was even more negative, completing only 2 of 11a very low percentage that evidenced the lack of precision in its distribution. This is one of the areas where the central must improve if it wants to consolidate as an undisputed holder in the team. Besides, lost a total of 17 balls. Throughout the game, a clear difference was noticed with his rear companion, Jon Martín, who was much more effective at the ball. Martín completed 70 of 81 passes (86%) and 7 of 12 long ballswhich underlines Pacheco's problems in this section.
This return to ownership made it clear that, despite its decent defensive performance, He still lacks adaptation to the competitive rhythm after his injury. Although it is expected as a key piece in the rear, it will be necessary to improve at the ball out to be up to it.
