Gonzalez Criticizes Weakness in Espanyol Midfield

Head coach of "Espanyol," Manolo Gonzalez, shared his thoughts on their upcoming opponent "Athletic" (Bilbao) in the next round of the Spanish championship. The match is scheduled to take place on December 22, starting at 11:00 PM Moscow time.

“Facing such a ‘blow’ in a stadium like San Mames? It would give us enormous motivation and allow us to approach the derby with confidence and composure.

But let’s not deceive ourselves—it will be very tough,” the coach’s words were quoted on the club’s website. “One mistake from us—and they have players who can completely overturn the game.

They have one of the best coaches in La Liga, an incredibly passionate fan base, and a very strong club identity. Many teams could learn from them on how to support local talents.

Their potential on the field is enormous.” “I don’t think too much about the future.

I hope that when my time is up, people will remember me with a smile. That’s all I want.

But in a club where coaches come and go like the wind, it’s flattering to hear comparisons to a manager like Ferguson.” “We will miss Poyado, Terrats, and Piqué.

Ferran from the youth team will be given the opportunity to play. The midfield looks vulnerable; that’s evident.”

"Espanyol" currently has 30 points and sits in fifth place on the league table, while "Athletic" is in eighth place with 23 points.

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