The coach of Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, Juan Manuel Rodríguez, has acknowledged the urgent need for the team to change their negative trajectory in LaLiga Hypermotion. He stated that he does not consider the upcoming match against Real Sociedad B, set to take place at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, as potentially his last in charge of the yellow team.
Rodríguez understands the frustration of fans following the recent 0-3 loss to Castellón but has defended the commitment of his squad. He assured that there will be no shortage of "attitude and work" to enable players to "express themselves better on the pitch and turn boos into applause."
During a press conference, the coach emphasised his focus on the "day-to-day" preparations for the immediate challenge against the Guipuzkoan side. He refrained from commenting on whether he is bothered by the club's search for a permanent replacement for the coaching position, while remaining committed to improving the team's performance.
Rodríguez has also urged the media to help create a "positive energy" ahead of the match, as the team seeks to regain confidence and respond to the criticism from supporters. He confirmed that he has already decided on the game system and starting eleven for Saturday, although he chose not to reveal his plans yet, stating that "the players do not know it yet." He believes that keeping this uncertainty will help maintain the entire squad's focus until the last moment.
Regarding Real Sociedad B, Rodríguez described them as a "young and dynamic" team that is also struggling at the moment. He explained that their status as a reserve team makes them unpredictable, capable of delivering their best or worst performance within just a week.
UD Las Palmas faces this new league match with the pressing need to end their poor run and regain the trust of their fans, while Rodríguez continues to prioritise daily work and the team's options for improving results.
