The Press Room at El Requexón today saw Real Oviedo Head Coach Javi Rozada speak to the Press.
The Coach began by analysing the state of the absentees, stating that "we have them all back, all 22 are available. Arribas has completed his first week of training. He's doing perfectly, but he won't travel. We want him
to keep getting fit. Samu (Obeng) has been called up for Ghana's under-23 side to play qualifiers for the Olympics. Having the whole squad available is good, but some people have to miss out. Those people will get their chance. It's a very long season." He went on to add that "it's difficult for players when they don't play. We explain the situation to them. It's difficult to make changes when the team is working well. They are all
going to play and be important. I feel calm."
Speaking about the next opponent, Málaga, the Oviedo-born coach highlighted that "they have a lot more than I expected. They have a great squad. We've studied them and it is going to be difficult. We will have to
produce our best match of the season to win in Málaga. We have to be careful from set pieces. We have to respect them and show our personality. They are going to try to dominate us. We have to be well-structured and aware of where they can harm us."
Asked about the defensive part of his team, Javi Rozada highlighted that "I watched the Girona match twice and they have a frightening attack. I didn't see our team concede many chances the other day. I was happy and I don't believe that we have a defensive weakness, although we have to keep improving. We mustn't get obsessed. We are growing in all areas of the pitch. This is the Segunda and it's not easy to keep a clean sheet in every match."
Regarding Jimmy's role in the team, the Coach said that "I think he's doing well. I know him. He gives us a lot and has made himself. He's not in an easy situation at the moment, but he has to wait for his moment. He has to
be prepared and keep training." Furthermore, with respect to Lolo González, Rozada believes that "he's playing very well. He was the best player the other day. He's got personality, he pushes forward, and I am happy for him. He has to maintain this level."
Finally, speaking about possible changes to the starting eleven, Javi Rozada stated that "we've been winning, and when you're doing well it's hard to make changes. I haven't decided yet and there are players who are
knocking at the door. The normal thing is to look for continuity, but we won't decide anything until tomorrow, because perhaps things will change."
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