Harsh criticism of Sergio Herrera for his attitude on the bench

CA Osasuna

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Sergio Herrera
2.450.000€+110.000€-

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Although there are plenty of questions about the reason for the benching, from Comuniate we do not think there is any need to overthink this decision. Everything seems to point to a logical rotation due to the accumulation of matches and the demanding schedule the Navarrese side is facing.

Aitor Fernández also needed minutes of competitive action, and the context seemed right for making changes. For now, we do not see any clear sign that Sergio Herrera has lost his starting spot or that there has been a definitive change of hierarchy in Osasuna's goal.

Criticism of his attitude on the bench after the 4-0

Sergio Herrera's substitute appearance ended up having even more impact after some images of the goalkeeper on the bench began to circulate on social media. With Osasuna already losing 4-0, the keeper could be seen talking and smiling at certain moments, which sparked criticism from some fans.

In our view, it is excessive to judge a player's involvement based on just a few seconds captured by the cameras. The context of the conversation is unknown, and a one-off smile does not mean the player was happy with his team's defeat.

Sergio Herrera has spent several seasons showing his commitment to Osasuna and we do not believe these images should have any greater significance.

Calm in Fantasy terms

For managers who have Sergio Herrera, our recommendation is not to jump to conclusions. Everything suggests that the substitute role is simply part of the rotations caused by the schedule, and we will have to check the coach's choice in the next matchday.

Unless new signs emerge in the coming games, Sergio Herrera should continue to have the edge to start in Osasuna's goal. Aitor Fernández has shown he can respond when he gets opportunities, but for now it does not seem like we are looking at a definitive change of starter.