Deportivo's strong top-flight return built on young internationals

Deportivo La Coruña's return to Spain's top flight is going well, with the club sitting comfortably in mid-table on 15 points and five clear of the relegation zone after nearly a third of the league season, according to AS.

The report notes that Hidalgo's side have lost only three games and have competed in every match despite injuries to important players such as Aubameyang and Marc Casadó. Four of the club's five internationals are 22 or younger — Nsongo, Amatucci, Mella and Noubi — with the injured Bright Ede (19) set to add another, while Yeremay (24) was on Spain's preliminary list. Josema Giménez (31), with Uruguay, is the only veteran in the group.

AS adds that the squad should be fully available after the international break, with the possible exception of Zakaria.