Espanyol will play a test match against Pau FC

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Context

José Graguera, along with other players, did not take part in the previous match and, most likely, will not take the field in the test match with Pau FC. This underscores the uncertainty of his future at Espanyol, where he could be among those leaving the club this summer.

Why is this important

The test match against Pau FC will be an important stage in Espanyol's preparation for the new La Liga season. With Manolo Gonzalez's side looking to improve their physical and tactical skills, the meeting with the Ligue 2 club will provide an opportunity to assess the players' readiness for the greater challenge of La Liga.

Key takeaways

• Espanyol will play a test match against Pau FC.
• Espanyol will play a test match against Pau FC, where Manolo Gonzalez's team will continue preparing for the new La Liga season, testing their players for readiness.
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Espanyol are preparing for a tougher pre-season test when they face French club Pau FC at the Estadio Municipal de Peralada on Tuesday evening. The match will start at 19:30 CET and will be broadcast on Esport3. According to Mundo Deportivo, this meeting represents a deliberate increase in the level of difficulty for the team after a convincing 0:3 victory over Olot in the first test match of the season.

Pau FC plays in the French Ligue 2 and will present a greater challenge for Manolo Gonzalez and his team, both physically and tactically. In the match against Olot, Gonzalez was able to evaluate all available players, with the exception of a group of players who are likely to leave the team this summer. These include Jose Graguera, Miguel Rubio, Jose Salinas, Pablo Ramon and Antonio Roca, who did not take part in the game, and this will reportedly be the case again against Pau FC.

However, those who played against Olot showed encouraging results. Strikers Bauza and Marcos Fernandez scored goals, while Roger Hinojo and Xavi Hernandez also performed well, all four receiving high marks from the club's correspondent. The meeting with Pau FC will provide an additional opportunity for those players returning from loan to strengthen their positions in the first team before the start of the new La Liga season.

Attention will also be focused on the three new players who have signed contracts with the club: Alex Calatrava, Hartman and Moscardo. Calatrava made a particularly positive impression against Olot and the coaching staff will be watching to see whether his performance is a statement of intent or just a light warm-up against a lowly opponent.

Adding that there will also be an interesting subplot in the match: Pau FC winger Giovani Versini, 22, has been mentioned as a player who could interest Espanyol this summer, given his successful season in Ligue 2. Espanyol striker Omar Sadiq, who is currently on loan in Ceuta, spent last year at Pau, giving him an opportunity to better understand Versini's qualities.

Espanyol's pre-season block in Navata also includes a test match against Sabadell at the Ciudad Deportiva on Saturday morning, now scheduled for 10:30 a.m. instead of the originally scheduled 8:30 p.m. These test matches will provide the team with good preparation for a more demanding tour of England in the final weeks of July and early August before Espanyol open their La Liga season at the RCDE Stadium.

What happens next

In the upcoming match, Espanyol will likely continue to test their squad, excluding players who could leave the club, such as Jose Graguera and others. This will also give those returning from loan a chance to demonstrate their abilities and strengthen their position in the team before the start of the La Liga season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Espanyol before the match with Pau FC?

Espanyol will play a test match against the French club Pau FC at the Estadio Municipal de Peralada.

Who confirmed the information about the test match?

Information about the test match was confirmed by Mundo Deportivo.

Why is Espanyol playing the match with Pau FC now?

Espanyol play a match against Pau FC to increase the level of difficulty after a 0:3 victory over Olot in the first test match of the season.

What changes took place in Espanyol's lineup before the match?

Some players, such as Jose Graguera, Miguel Rubio, Jose Salinas, Pablo Ramon and Antonio Roca, did not take part in the previous match and will probably not play in the match against Pau FC.

What's new in the Espanyol squad before the match with Pau FC?

Espaniol has three new players: Alex Calatrava, Hartman and Moscardo, and the coaching staff will monitor their performances.

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