Play it again, Javad

After a blank year, Javad Nekounam returned this season to Pamplona full of hope, willing to be the player he was and convinced of his posibilities. He even said in an interview for Diario de Noticias that he wanted to be “the leader of Osasuna“. After two matches played, we can now say that he surely is.

Neko took the responsability in the first match against Villarreal of throwing and scoring the penalty kick after playing the leading role in the middle field all the game. History was repeated two days ago, against Mallorca. There was no penalty kick then, buy Javad was one of the most distinguished players in the defense and the most important in the attack, with one shot to the post and another near the goal.

The iranian midfielder came to be an importante player and he´s surely making it. With the help of Patxi Puñal in the deffensive mission, Javad now feels more free than ever to try with long distance shots, header strikes and risky passings. The result: he is the more highlighted player for the media and he´s also taking the lead in the Blogsasuna Trophy, where fans choose the best of each match.

Osasuna is now dancing at the rythm Nakounam plays. Next sunday we´ll visit Mestalla Stadium, in Valencia, one of the most difficult places of La Liga. What will Neko play there?