Manolo González, coach of RCD Espanyol, faced one of the most tense press conferences of his career during the press session prior to the match against Sestao River. The match, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Dani Jarque Sports City, was marked by the media pressure that has grown after the defeat against Santander and the team's position in the relegation zone for the first time this season.
From the beginning, the atmosphere was full of questions about González's future. The coach, who has been the subject of transfer and possible exit rumors, opened the session with a phrase that reflected his frustration: “What is it, Barça-Madrid or what?” From there, journalist Sergio Escario asked him 26 questions, most focused on his continuity and the possible intervention of Monchi, the club's sports director.
González responded that, as of today, he has not received concrete news from Monchi and that his focus remains on working to win the next match against Sestao. “Results are what rule,” he stated, emphasizing that his commitment to the club remains intact. “I am going to leave my life until the last day for Espanyol,” he added, reinforcing his loyalty despite the pressure.
The coach also addressed the public perception of the team, which has suffered a drop in support after the streak of poor results. “A year ago at this point a lot of people liked him; now, less so,” he commented, pointing out that the lack of victories has affected the club's credibility. Despite this, González assured that he has not stopped defending the team and that he will continue working to extend his stay in the squad.
Regarding the locker room, González highlighted that the players are training with dedication and that they want to win. “We don't have to talk about the issue with the players in the locker room,” he explained, indicating that the uncertainty about their future does not affect the group's preparation.
González's future remains uncertain. The coach admitted that he cannot predict what will happen after the match against Sestao and that any additional defeat could put his position at risk. “This situation, imagine that I continue, if we lose on Depor's day, it will happen again,” he said, underlining that the discussion about its continuity will be a constant topic during the season. The next step will be the confrontation against Villarreal, where the pressure on the coach will intensify even more.