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LaLiga: Seven disappointments in 2018/19 - Bale, Coutinho, Costa...

Leganés' most expensive ever signing, Arnáiz was expected to be Los Pepineros' star man but has instead spent much of the season on the treatment table.
Leganés' most expensive ever signing, Arnáiz was expected to be Los Pepineros' star man but has instead spent much of the season on the treatment table.
In the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid, the Welshman was tipped to come to the fore - but, once again, has failed to live up to expectations.
In the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid, the Welshman was tipped to come to the fore - but, once again, has failed to live up to expectations.
Having started the season in the Barcelona side, Coutinho lost his place after his injury away to Inter, and has slipped to the fringes - so much so that he got just eight minutes in the weekend win over Getafe.
Having started the season in the Barcelona side, Coutinho lost his place after his injury away to Inter, and has slipped to the fringes - so much so that he got just eight minutes in the weekend win over Getafe.
The Spain international has managed just one goal in LaLiga this season, and is now not expected back until February after going under the knife in December.
The Spain international has managed just one goal in LaLiga this season, and is now not expected back until February after going under the knife in December.
Fitness issues have prevented Guedes from replicating the form he showed last season, finally leading him to have groin surgery in Oporto in December - an operation that will sideline him for six to eight weeks, it has been confirmed.
Fitness issues have prevented Guedes from replicating the form he showed last season, finally leading him to have groin surgery in Oporto in December - an operation that will sideline him for six to eight weeks, it has been confirmed.
Atlético Madrid's record signing has failed to convince. He looks unable to deal with the weight of expectation on him at the Wanda Metropolitano, and is yet to fully adapt to the physical demands of playing for a Diego Simeone side.
Atlético Madrid's record signing has failed to convince. He looks unable to deal with the weight of expectation on him at the Wanda Metropolitano, and is yet to fully adapt to the physical demands of playing for a Diego Simeone side.
Having struggled to win over Pablo Machín, Muriel has joined Fiorentina on loan in search of regular football. Signed in summer 2017, the Colombian has hit 13 goals in 65 appearances for Sevilla - a return that isn't good enough for a player who fetched a
Having struggled to win over Pablo Machín, Muriel has joined Fiorentina on loan in search of regular football. Signed in summer 2017, the Colombian has hit 13 goals in 65 appearances for Sevilla - a return that isn't good enough for a player who fetched a
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José Arnáiz

Leganés' most expensive ever signing, Arnáiz was expected to be Los Pepineros' star man but has instead spent much of the season on the treatment table.

Foto:JUAN AGUADODIARIO AS

José Arnáiz

Leganés' most expensive ever signing, Arnáiz was expected to be Los Pepineros' star man but has instead spent much of the season on the treatment table.

Foto:JUAN AGUADODIARIO AS

Gareth Bale

In the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid, the Welshman was tipped to come to the fore - but, once again, has failed to live up to expectations.

Foto:ANDREW BOYERSREUTERS

Gareth Bale

In the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid, the Welshman was tipped to come to the fore - but, once again, has failed to live up to expectations.

Foto:ALBERTO IRANZODIARIO AS

Philippe Coutinho

Having started the season in the Barcelona side, Coutinho lost his place after his injury away to Inter, and has slipped to the fringes - so much so that he got just eight minutes in the weekend win over Getafe.

Foto:BENJAMIN CREMELAFP

Philippe Coutinho

Having started the season in the Barcelona side, Coutinho lost his place after his injury away to Inter, and has slipped to the fringes - so much so that he got just eight minutes in the weekend win over Getafe.

Foto:ALBERTO IRANZODIARIO AS

Diego Costa

The Spain international has managed just one goal in LaLiga this season, and is now not expected back until February after going under the knife in December.

Foto:JAVIER SORIANOAFP

Diego Costa

The Spain international has managed just one goal in LaLiga this season, and is now not expected back until February after going under the knife in December.

Foto:PEPE ANDRESDIARIO AS

Gonçalo Guedes

Fitness issues have prevented Guedes from replicating the form he showed last season, finally leading him to have groin surgery in Oporto in December - an operation that will sideline him for six to eight weeks, it has been confirmed.

Foto:David GonzalezDIARIO AS

Gonçalo Guedes

Fitness issues have prevented Guedes from replicating the form he showed last season, finally leading him to have groin surgery in Oporto in December - an operation that will sideline him for six to eight weeks, it has been confirmed.

Foto:David GonzalezDIARIO AS

Thomas Lemar

Atlético Madrid's record signing has failed to convince. He looks unable to deal with the weight of expectation on him at the Wanda Metropolitano, and is yet to fully adapt to the physical demands of playing for a Diego Simeone side.

Foto:PEPE ANDRESDIARIO AS

Thomas Lemar

Atlético Madrid's record signing has failed to convince. He looks unable to deal with the weight of expectation on him at the Wanda Metropolitano, and is yet to fully adapt to the physical demands of playing for a Diego Simeone side.

Foto:JESUS RUBIODIARIO AS

Luis Muriel

Having struggled to win over Pablo Machín, Muriel has joined Fiorentina on loan in search of regular football. Signed in summer 2017, the Colombian has hit 13 goals in 65 appearances for Sevilla - a return that isn't good enough for a player who fetched a

Foto:GORKA LEIZADIARIO AS

Luis Muriel

Having struggled to win over Pablo Machín, Muriel has joined Fiorentina on loan in search of regular football. Signed in summer 2017, the Colombian has hit 13 goals in 65 appearances for Sevilla - a return that isn't good enough for a player who fetched a

Foto:CRISTINA QUICLERAFP

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