The loss of Javi Garcia is far worse. Vela scored 3 goals, but was usually a substitute. Besides, the rest of the club's dedicated players had better seasons last term anyway. This season has just been really poor thus far.
I'm sure Osasuna will make it out of the drop zone by season's end. I love their board because they refuse to fire their manager despite being in such a hole so far. It is true that you can more-often-than-not damage your team worse by firing a manager at the lowest point.
Atleast we're still in the top four. I know it's early, but to tell you the truth I don't know if we can come back and win La Liga this year. Barcelona is so good, but who knows, Barcelona hasn't been hit with the injuries we have had.