Cádiz Back Garitano Regardless of Eibar Result as Club Dismisses Sergio González Rumours
Cádiz CF have confirmed their full backing for manager Gaizka Garitano despite a dreadful run of just one point from 18, with the Eibar trip no ultimatum.
Cádiz are standing firmly behind Gaizka Garitano even as the club’s Segunda División season threatens to go properly pear-shaped. One point from a possible 18 is the sort of form that usually gets a gaffer shown the door sharpish — but not at the Nuevo Mirandilla, apparently.
The Club’s Stance
According to Radio MARCA Cádiz, the board led by Manuel Vizcaíno and Juan Cala have made it crystal clear that Garitano isn’t going anywhere. More tellingly, this Sunday’s trip to Ipurua to face Eibar has explicitly not been framed as a make-or-break fixture for the Basque manager. Whatever happens in the Basque Country, Garitano keeps his job. That’s a pretty remarkable level of backing given the current state of affairs.
The club’s position seems to be rooted in a longer-term philosophy — they’re prioritising the overall shape of the project and the team’s identity over short-term results. It’s a patience-first approach that Cádiz have shown before, notably during the tenures of Álvaro Cervera and Sergio González.
Fans Aren’t Exactly Buzzing
The supporters, mind you, aren’t quite as calm about it all. The Nuevo Mirandilla crowd made their feelings known during Monday’s home match against Sanse, with plenty of boos raining down. Can’t really blame them — one point from six games is the sort of return that’d test anyone’s patience.
Key facts at a glance:
- Form: 1 point from the last 18 available
- Latest frustration: Booed off by their own fans vs Sanse on Monday
- Next fixture: Eibar away at Ipurua, this Sunday
- Manager’s status: Confirmed safe, regardless of result
Sergio González? Don’t Even Go There
One storyline the club has been keen to kill off quickly is the idea of former boss Sergio González making a return to the dugout. Cádiz have knocked that one firmly on the head — no approach, no negotiations, nothing doing. The door is shut.
It’s an interesting bit of housekeeping from the board, suggesting the rumours had gained enough traction to warrant a public denial. Whether that’s reassuring or slightly alarming probably depends on your opinion of Garitano’s current tenure.
What Happens Next?
The hope from the club’s perspective is that this show of unity between the boardroom and the technical staff filters down to the players, who are desperately in need of a confidence boost. Eibar away is a tough ask, but Cádiz need something — anything — to arrest this slide before it gets truly dire.
Garitano has been given an unusual amount of rope for modern football. Whether he uses it to pull himself back up or ends up tangled in it remains to be seen.