José Luis Martí: “I hope to see a team with identity from the first day”

C.D Leganés’ manager José Luis Martí attended the media this Friday in the pre-match press conference held at I.D Butarque before the 1st matchday of the league against U.D Las Palmas (18:15h) at Estadio Municipal Butarque. The managed trusts in his team for LaLiga SmartBank debut.

The coach has shown his satisfaction about the work performed by the squad during this week. “It has been a shorter preseason than the usual, but the players have adapted well to the workloads. We only need competition rhythm, but you only get that with matches”. About tomorrow’s match, Martí hopes to watch a “team with own identity from the first day”.

“Calm, patience and a lot of self-demand”

C.D Leganés head coach considers that tomorrow’s rival “is a team that has a clear idea of having the main role through ball possession. It is a team that is willing to risk and one of the most important of the category”. He had some words for the change of schedule: “We have to suit and adapt, be better than our rivals and compete to get the points”. Regarding the five substitutions: “it is good for the show, the coaches and the players”.

José Luis Martí has reiterated his trust in his players: “They must be aware how good they are. If C.D Leganés have them with the team is because we consider they are good footballers. This competition is equal, but their conditions must stand out. They should not be afraid to do what they can. Calm, patience, and a lot of self-demand