Calendar the main concern for Machín

Pablo Machín continues to work and make the most of the international break to return to league duty with as much strength and confidence as possible.

However, it is inevitable to look at the calendar to try to plan and structure things for an important phase of the season for Espanyol.

Those that aren't on international duty continue to work to be in the best possible shape for a demanding end to the month. Everyone except Pedrosa, Pipa, Pol Lozano, Vargas and Wu Lei have stayed.

The first match will be against Villarreal at the RCDE Stadium. Then they play away to Ludogorets and Levante, and 3 days later away to Athletic.