Bordalás warns of 'tough fight to the finish' as Getafe prepare for Celta clash
Getafe boss José Bordalás strikes a cautious but optimistic tone ahead of crucial Celta Vigo fixture, addressing late-game struggles and new signings.
Getafe manager José Bordalás isn’t sugar-coating his team’s predicament as they prepare to host Celta Vigo this Sunday, making it crystal clear they’re in for a proper scrap to avoid the drop.
The straight-talking gaffer addressed the media Friday, touching on everything from injury news to those heart-breaking late goals that have cost his side dearly this season.
Injury boost
There’s finally some good news on the treatment table with defender Abqar back in training with the group. While some players might not be available for the weekend clash, Bordalás seemed chuffed with the energy levels he’s seeing from the squad.
“I see the team with energy and very plugged in,” he noted, clearly hoping his charges can give the home supporters something to smile about on Sunday.
Those bleedin’ late goals
Getafe have developed an unfortunate habit of conceding in the final moments of matches, something Bordalás admits they’ve had serious discussions about:
- Team has analyzed late defensive lapses
- Particularly costly given their goal-scoring difficulties
- Players “very focused” on preventing recurrence
Celta challenge
Despite Celta’s European commitments, Bordalás isn’t expecting any favours from the Galicians, dismissing suggestions that fatigue might play into Getafe’s hands.
“Celta has a broad squad and is a club that has grown a lot in recent seasons,” he explained, preparing his team for what he describes as an “tremendously complex” encounter.
New signings bringing the vibes
The January additions have injected some much-needed enthusiasm into the camp, according to the boss. While they might lack match sharpness, their attitude has been spot on.
Bordalás praised the club’s recruitment work despite financial constraints, leaving the door ajar for further additions before the window slams shut – though any newcomers would need to fit both the team’s needs and their financial reality.
Relegation dogfight
The boss pulled no punches about the battle ahead, pointing to the league’s competitiveness as evidence that every team will “suffer” before the season concludes.
“Va a ser muy duro hasta el final,” Bordalás stated plainly – it’s going to be very tough until the end. A few weeks back they were mid-table, then suddenly in the relegation zone before their Girona match.
Still, he’s taking heart from their last performance, believing that if they can maintain that competitive spirit shown at “such a difficult ground,” they’ll give themselves a fighting chance of staying up.