Deportivo's attacking options after Aubameyang and Eddahchouri injuries

Deportivo de la Coruña are facing a double problem in attack. In a very short space of time, Antonio Hidalgo has lost both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri to injury, two players who were expected to carry much of the team's attacking weight. The situation now forces the coach to move his pieces so the Galician side do not lose firepower at a demanding point of the calendar.

• Aubameyang, the team's star and in excellent form since the start of the season, is injured.
• Eddahchouri misses the chance to replace the Gabon striker after also picking up an injury.
• Bil Nsongo emerges as the most natural replacement to lead the attack.
• Jonathan Asp Jensen and Mario Soriano offer tactical alternatives from deeper positions.
• Yeremay Hernández can gain a bigger role on the left wing.

Bil Nsongo, the natural replacement for Aubameyang in Deportivo's attack

The first option Hidalgo is considering has a clear name: Bil Nsongo. The Cameroonian forward is shaping up as an almost automatic starter while the Gabon striker is out. His form last season, when he played a key role in the final run that took Deportivo back to the top flight, backs the coaching staff's confidence in him. That breakthrough does not look like a one-off and he now has another chance to show he can lead the line without needing Aubameyang alongside him.

Jonathan Asp Jensen, a different alternative for Deportivo's front line

The 20-year-old Dane has played fewer minutes than he would have liked and has mostly been used on the left wing. However, the double injury opens the door for him to move into a more central role. Asp Jensen is not a classic striker, but his ability to combine and appear between the lines could give Deportivo a different edge in the final third. It would not be a surprise to see him share the attack with Nsongo.

Mario Soriano and the tactical adjustment Hidalgo can make

There is also a third route, and it is compatible with Nsongo being used as the main reference in attack. Mario Soriano could push forward into a playmaking role just behind the striker, staying close to the box where he can do real damage. That would allow Riki Rodríguez to come into the side and form a double pivot with Amatucci, giving the team more balance in midfield while keeping an attacking threat through the middle.

Yeremay Hernández, the player who benefits from the attacking injuries

The new situation also works in Yeremay Hernández's favour. He has struggled to secure a place in the starting XI and has been used more as a substitute than a regular starter, but the absences of Aubameyang and Eddahchouri increase his chances of establishing himself in the attacking line, particularly on the left side. His profile fits the need to create imbalance out wide and stretch opposing defences.

How long Aubameyang could be out and what Deportivo have at stake

The main goal for the Galician club is to avoid losing ground in the table while they recover their two forwards. The demands of the division mean there is little room for slip-ups, and Hidalgo needs to get his selection right so the team can keep competing with real options. Squad depth is now under scrutiny, and the upcoming matches will test Deportivo's ability to stay near the top without relying solely on their biggest name.