Manolo confirms Jofre's absence and talks about Bryan Zaragoza, Roberto and rotations

RCD Espanyol

Jofre, confirmed absence

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The main absence for Espanyol will be Jofre. Manolo González confirmed that the player is carrying a knock in his pubis and will not be available. "Jofre will be out due to discomfort in his pubis". The coach made it clear that he does not want to rush any recovery and that he will prioritize getting the players back to 100%.

Will there be rotations?

Manolo González was clear when explaining how he manages a week with three matches. "I don't really believe in rotations. I believe in the type of match and the opponent". That said, the physical condition will be decisive. The coaching staff has perfectly mapped out which players are ready to play 90 minutes and which ones need a different kind of management. Therefore, there may be changes to the starting XI, but they will not be automatic rotations, rather decisions shaped by the opponent and the physical load.

Bryan Zaragoza still needs a bit more time

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Another key name is Bryan Zaragoza. Manolo did not want to confirm when he will be ready to start with consistency. "That will be decided by him". The coach explained that he speaks with the player every day, and it will be Bryan himself who indicates when he feels ready to significantly increase his minutes. "Before long it will be like that. We have to do things with our heads". For fantasy, he remains a player with plenty of potential, but still with the risk of limited minutes.

Roberto Fernández is going through a spectacular run

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The big standout name remains Roberto Fernández. Manolo González wanted to dial down the excitement, but he acknowledged how difficult it is to keep up his current goal-scoring record. "It's not normal for a top-flight striker to score in every match". The coach stressed that his output has been extraordinary and that there is no reason for concern if at some point he goes through games without scoring. For fantasy, Roberto continues to be one of Espanyol's most reliable players in terms of form and confidence.

Roberto and Marcos can play together

Asked about what Roberto Fernández and Marcos could bring by sharing the attack, Manolo was very direct: "We expect a lot of goals and danger for the opponent". A statement that reinforces the possibility of seeing them together and increases the offensive appeal of both.

Pol Lozano loses prominence due to competition

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Manolo also spoke about the limited involvement of Pol Lozano. "Not everyone can play." The coach explained that the arrival of new players has raised the competition level significantly and that several players are currently delivering a high standard. Therefore, his lower participation does not necessarily reflect poor performance, but rather the increased options in the squad.