The coach of UD Las Palmas, Luis García, appeared in the press room ahead of the match against SD Eibar. Regarding the opponent, he highlighted: "It is a very interesting team that attacks very well positionally and is difficult to attack in the defensive phase. They will make things very difficult for us, but I am very happy with how we are working. The team is very eager to bring joy to our people."
These were some of his statements:
"We all need to be aware of the fight against breast cancer; it is a fantastic initiative by the club. We will be there to support the cause."
"What I can say to the fans is to thank them for the support we receive every day and in our stadium. We need them, and the most important thing is that they feel identified with the team and that we are able to transmit the energy the team exudes to them. We are going to need them."
"Mika's recovery is progressing normally; the timelines are what they are. The sooner he recovers, the better, because we will have more options."
"We are very happy with the central defenders we have, but the more we have, the better. We have maximum confidence in those who are available."
"Viti is a player who provides a lot of versatility, he is very intense, very deep... He used to be a right winger, although recently at Oviedo he was a right-back. He can help us in different positions. I have a lot of confidence in Viti, just as I do in Pejiño or Ale if they have to play on that wing."
"Sandro is doing well, getting closer to returning. I am convinced that sooner rather than later he will be available to participate."
"I am the coach, and the only thing I try to do is get the maximum performance out of the team in all phases of the game. I have always been aligned with what the club thinks."
"I don't stop to think about what people might think; the most important thing is to generate a clear idea of the game, which is what we believe in and aim for. The most important thing is that people feel identified with what they see."
"As a coach, we don't just work on the technical or tactical aspects but also the mental part. Milos is still a 19-year-old boy with a huge desire to succeed, and that energy needs to be channeled."
"Kirian's readaptation is going well; he is accumulating more and more minutes. There is no doubt that he is a differential player who brings us many things. Among all of them, they complement each other very well. Kirian is special, and I enjoy working with him every day."
"Everyone needs to feel part of what we want to build. The day-to-day is extraordinary, regardless of who plays. The idea is to be protagonists with the ball."