Bordalás erupts after Getafe's 2-5 loss: 'I feel misled'

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The heavy defeat of Getafe against Lugano (2-5) at the Coliseum has sparked one of the toughest appearances Jose Bordalás has made since taking charge of the blue side. The coach did not hide his intense anger at the image shown by his players, but his criticism went far beyond the pitch, pointing directly at the squad-building.

'I feel misled', the coach admitted, saying that the promises made over the last few seasons have not been kept. A statement that lays bare the growing frustration in the coach over the club's sporting planning.

'We don't have a squad even for one competition'

Bordalás was particularly forceful when assessing the resources he has to face a season in which Getafe must compete in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Conference League.

The coach believes that the squad is completely unbalanced and recalled that he has been warning about this situation since last May.

His verdict was devastating: 'It doesn't cover three competitions, it doesn't even cover one'.

He also made it clear that this was not an impulsive reaction to the thrashing, but a problem he had been denouncing before the season even began.

Criticism of the players and the level of the opponent

The coach also did not overlook the serious defensive errors that allowed Lugano to score five goals at the Coliseum. Bordalás lamented the fragility of his team, especially in the moments behind the defenders, and considered the image shown to be unacceptable.

He even questioned the level of the Swiss side, comparing them to a team from Spain's Segunda División, to put the scale of the defeat into perspective.

The situation forced the coach to make four changes at half-time, bringing on regular players whom he had initially intended to hold back. His aim was to prevent an even bigger rout.

Bordalás' important warning ahead of LaLiga and Fantasy

The coach's comments also point to an important conclusion for Getafe's upcoming fixtures: rotations could be reduced considerably.

Bordalás admitted that he had tried to give rest to several starters due to the accumulation of minutes, but that the output of the less regular players forced him to change course.

The coach warned that from now on, he will have a lot of trouble resting players, even accepting the risk of injuries stemming from the packed schedule.

This could be especially relevant for users of Comunio, Biwenger, LaLiga Fantasy and Futmondo, as it suggests greater reliance on the usual starting XI.

Getafe will have to respond quickly, since this Sunday they will visit Athletic Club at San Mamés, in a demanding LaLiga match. After such a rant, all eyes will be on both the XI Bordalás puts out and the response from his players.

💥 La “Rajada” de Bordalás. tras la derrota del Getafe por 2-5 ante el Lugano en Conference League

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