Iñigo says his team must find solutions after an unconvincing display

“I have to find solutions because we are not being convincing,” Iñigo said. His remarks included a frank assessment of his team’s performance and a call for a significant shift at La Cerámica. He also voiced concern about the frustration his side feels when playing at home, and did not look for excuses for its poor run on its own ground.

Iñigo described a difficult moment that first needs to be absorbed. “We haven’t said anything, honestly, but there isn’t much that needs to be said. The silence speaks for itself, and we are a little disappointed with what we were able to offer,” he said. He acknowledged that his team had controlled the ball and created chances, though they were less clear-cut than in the match against Elche. In his view, the opposition had two opportunities and scored, while his side could not make it feel as though the game was moving forward. He refused to use that as an excuse: the chances should have been enough to avoid defeat, but the performance was not convincing or decisive enough to produce wins.

On the lack of finishing, he identified two factors. Opponents are dropping deep and adding defensive cover, leaving less space to exploit. He also pointed to a mental element when attackers cannot reproduce their usual finishing form. Iñigo believes his team will continue to create chances and pin opponents back, but must find the right moments for its players to score and regain a positive run of form.

He called for solutions without panic. Iñigo said attempts to take an overly forceful approach had already backfired, including against Betis and in the match against Depor. Instead, he wants to take measured risks, change certain things and keep a cool head, even with the situation under pressure, without abandoning the game plan.

Asked about the lack of a playmaker, Iñigo defended his team’s midfielders. He said the team’s playing data, including possession and attacking build-up, show they can contribute to creating forward play. In his view, bringing in a different type of player is not necessarily the answer, and attacking construction does not depend on the midfielders alone.

On Gerard, Iñigo said it was too early to give a diagnosis. The player asked to come off early, which suggested he had felt something, he said, while hoping it was not serious and that Gerard could return soon.