Marcelino, the coach of the team, won’t be able to finish the season on the bench, just as he won’t be starting the next one there. He expressed his frustration with a three-game suspension that he felt was unfair. Despite the team having nothing at stake in the standings, Marcelino emphasized the importance of ending the season on a high note. He plans to give playing time to players whose contracts are ending and hopes to help Sorloth become the top scorer.
In the recent match, the team will aim to win, even though there is no significance in terms of league positioning. Marcelino mentioned that he might shuffle the lineup and provide opportunities to players whose future at the club is uncertain. With Sorloth close to the top scorer title, the team is eager to support him in achieving this feat. The coach also highlighted Sorloth’s improvement in the second half of the season as a result of the team’s overall progress.
Looking ahead to the next season, Marcelino focused on making wise decisions in the transfer market to ensure the team’s competitiveness. He also spoke about the recovery of injured players like Denis and Pino for the upcoming preseason. Despite Baena having the potential to participate in both the Eurocup and the Olympics, Marcelino emphasized the importance of balancing rest and representing the national team. Overall, Marcelino credited the players for their hard work in turning the team’s season around and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach a dedicated group.