José Bordalás has publicly criticized Getafe's sporting direction over the outcome of the transfer market. The Azulones coach stated he cannot be satisfied with a squad he considers insufficient for the season ahead, as reported by eldesmarque.com on Thursday.
The Madrid-based team started the campaign with one win and two losses in their first three league games. This places them 14th in the table with 3 points, six behind leaders Barcelona, and a -3 goal difference after scoring just once and conceding four. The next challenge is a home match against Celta Vigo, a direct rival in 16th place, this Sunday, September 7th.
Why is Bordalás unhappy?
José Bordalás was clear in his assessment of the summer's work. "No podemos estar contentos porque tenemos tres competiciones por delante de mucha exigencia" (We cannot be happy because we have three very demanding competitions ahead of us), the coach stated. His main concern is the lack of depth in a squad that must compete in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Conference League, a tournament Getafe qualified for last season.
Bordalás ruled out this situation leading the club to prioritize the league over Europe. The coach insists the team will approach all commitments with the same ambition. However, the reality is the squad has several injured players complicating planning. The injuries list includes important names like Abdel Abqar, Andrés García, Christantus Uche, Juanmi, and Mario Martín.
How is Getafe approaching the match against Celta?
Sunday's match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez looks very tough. Bordalás called it "very difficult," especially after last week's defeat at El Sadar against Osasuna. The coach hopes to have Mario Martín and Andrés García available, though Abdel Abqar's participation is more doubtful as he continues his rehabilitation process.
The squad list, despite its numerical limitations, maintains a good working atmosphere. Striker Iván Azón, one of the recent signings, described the dressing room as a family. "Es lo que intentamos los técnicos, que haya un buen ambiente en el día a día y en el vestuario" (That's what we coaches try for, to have a good atmosphere day to day and in the dressing room), the player noted. Bordalás added that the group spends more time together than with their own families, a factor he aims to turn into a strength on the pitch.
What is Getafe's real objective this season?
The club's primary goal remains securing top-flight survival. Participation in the Conference League is a historic achievement, but also an extra load of matches for a squad Bordalás considers short on numbers. The coach made his dissatisfaction known directly to president Ángel Torres and the sporting department, making it clear expectations have not been met.
The standings situation reflects the early difficulties. With just three points and one win, the team needs to quickly find more consistency. The upcoming fixtures include key matches in the coming weeks that could define the season's tone. The next appointment is Sunday at 18:30 against Celta Vigo at the Coliseum.
