Getafe coach JoséBordalás confirmed on Saturday that he has resolved the public conflict that arose after the team's defeat against Swiss side Lugano in the Conference League. In a press conference, the coach assured that his criticism after the result was not directed at President ÁngelTorres and that the relationship between the two is “magnificent.”
The confrontation arose when Bordalás, after the 2-5 win, expressed his dissatisfaction with the composition of the squad and claimed to feel “deceived” by unfulfilled promises. The president responded the next day, defending sports planning and describing the coach's statements as a lack of respect. The tension intensified when Torres asked Bordalás to “have a face like cement” to face the situation.
At the press conference, the coach explained that he had spoken directly with Torres and that the president perfectly understands the reasons that motivated his comments. “Everything is more than talked about,” declared Bordalás, adding that the relationship between the two will continue to be solid and that the affection he feels for the club and its fans will be eternal. The coach stressed that his criticism was not directed at the president, but at the club's sports management.
Heading into the group stage of the Conference League, Getafe are at a crucial stage of their campaign. The defeat against Lugano has called into question the transfer strategy and the depth of the team, issues that Bordalás has pointed out as areas for improvement. Despite the controversy, the coach maintains confidence in the club's project and in the collaboration with the presidency.
With the relationship between Bordalás and Torres now “resolved”, Getafe is preparing for its next matches. The coach plans to focus on consolidating the squad and improving the physical preparation of the players, while the club's management will continue working on long-term sports planning. The team's immediate future will depend on how the proposed changes are integrated and the players' ability to respond to the demands of European competition.