Mexicans in Europe 8/12-16/09

A new season is upon us, and although several leagues are up and running already we’re just beginning our coverage. We have some old faces, some new faces, and some that we’re not really sure of.

The Spanish league has yet to resume, but there is still some form of play going on there. Elsewhere, everyone’s teams looked to have a good weekend.

Spain

Rafael Marquez(Barcelona)-As well all know, Rafa is currently out injured. But, don’t fret. His estimated time out was about 10-15 days when he first diagnosed, meaning he should be making his way back soon for the start of La Liga.

Jonathan Dos Santos(Barcelona)- The younger Dos Santos was promoted to Barca’s first team so expect some cameos every once in a while thanks to Pep’s trust in the young ones. This weekend he made it onto the list for the Spanish Supercup clash against Athletic Bilbao. Unfortunately, Jonathan didn’t make it onto the field but saw Barca win 2-1 in the first leg.

Guillermo Franco(?)-His contract is up with Villarreal, and it seems like he does not want to join a team in Mexico. His plans are to continue in Europe, so we’ll leave him here until he finally resolves his case.

Andres Guardado(Deportivo La Coruna)- Depor lost the Carranza trophy 1-0 against Sevilla.

Hugo Sanchez(Almeria)- Hugo keeps on preparing for the preseason, and most recently lost to the second division team, Elche, 2-1.

England

Carlos Vela(Arsenal)-Vela was not called upon to help in Arsenal’s 6-1 thrashing of Everton in the first game of season for the Gunners.

Giovani Dos Santos(Tottenham)- Dos Santos seems to be repeating the same story from last season. Once more, Harry Rednapp didn’t call up Dos Santos’ services for the Spur’s 2-1 win over Liverpool. His performances have seemed to have caught the eye of Inter.

Germany

Ricardo Osorio(Vfb Suttgart)- Osorio did not play in Stuttgart’s 4-2 win over SC Freiburg.

Italy

Miguel Layun(Atalanta)- Did not play in Atalanta’s 1-0 win over Cesena in the Coppa Italia. He will be wearing the number 19 jersey.

Netherlands

Carlos Salcido(PSV)- Salcido played in PSV’s 4-3 win over Ajax, but was taken out of the game after being a contributing factor to several of the opposition’s goals.

Maza Rodriguez(PSV)-Maza replaced Salcido in the 4-3 win over Ajax.

Hector Moreno(AZ Alkaamar)- Moreno played all 90 mins in the 6-0 win over RKC Waalwijk.

Turkey

Antonio De Nigris(Ankaraspor)- His team is trying to reduce his salary.

Ukraine

Nery Castillo(Dnipro)-To be updated with his crazy antics.