Escandell rallies Oviedo troops: 'We'll give everything till the end'
Real Oviedo's goalkeeper Aaron Escandell speaks out during a tough patch, addressing the painful Osasuna defeat while focusing on the upcoming Barcelona challenge.
Amidst a rough patch of form, Real Oviedo’s number one has stepped up to the plate with some proper fighting talk as the Asturian outfit prepare for their mammoth clash against Barcelona.
Keeping the faith
Aaron Escandell hasn’t minced his words about Oviedo’s current predicament. The Spanish goalkeeper acknowledged the team’s recent struggles have left everyone at the club feeling proper gutted, particularly after their heartbreaking defeat to Osasuna.
“The situation isn’t pleasing anyone and it’s our responsibility,” Escandell admitted, clearly feeling the weight of recent results on his shoulders.
That Osasuna collapse seems to have cut deep. After twice taking the lead only to end up empty-handed, Escandell described it as “the most painful defeat of the season” - and you can see why. Going ahead twice and still walking away with nothing is enough to do anyone’s head in.
Barcelona challenge
Despite the doom and gloom, there’s a massive opportunity on the horizon with Barcelona coming to town. Escandell knows they’ll need to be absolutely switched on:
- Complete focus required against Barça’s attacking threats
- Mental preparation with the club psychologist to handle the pressure
- Realistic approach but maintaining belief in causing an upset
On the prospect of defeating the Catalan giants, Escandell was refreshingly honest without waving the white flag: “It’s very difficult, but not impossible.” The keeper believes hard graft, faith in the manager’s instructions and leaving everything on the pitch gives them a fighting chance.
Commitment to the cause
In a time when transfer rumours often distract players, Escandell took the opportunity to shut down any speculation about his future, confirming he’s received no offers and remains fully committed to Oviedo’s battle.
His message to supporters was crystal clear - as long as there’s hope, this squad won’t throw in the towel. The passion in his words suggests this isn’t just lip service either; there’s genuine determination to turn things around.
For Oviedo fans feeling down in the dumps after recent results, Escandell’s rallying cry might be just what’s needed before they face one of Spanish football’s big boys.