Alcoyano’s coach Vicente Parras recognizes the team is navigating a tough stretch, yet he remains focused on the period’s high point of the season as the squad aims to extend a recent winning run and pursue its goals on Saturday, February 3. The team will be aiming for a fifth win in six matches during a visit to the Nuevo Mirador de Algeciras. He stated that the approach is to keep contributing and maintain the season’s best form, noting that the squad has found a style of play that brings results and keeps them competitive.
In addition, the head coach argued that defeating the Andalusians on matchday 22 would do more than just boost the team’s momentum. It would reinforce the blue-and-white running spell and, importantly, pull Deportivo further into promotion contention, currently eight points ahead in the standings. The match presents a direct rival and offers a chance to level points with former Herculano, Lolo Escobar’s squad, who sit sixth in the table.
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Parras stayed measured about Alcoyano’s ambitions at this stage of the season. He emphasized that the focus is not on looking up or down the table but on continuing the run, remaining organized, and avoiding the ups and downs that caused disappointment in the past. He also noted that the change in players’ mentality during the first part of the campaign helped everyone settle into the game.
The Deportivo coach also highlighted the winter transfer window as crucial for maintaining consistent performance by securing pieces that contribute to the team’s stability and quickly adapting to the squad’s evolving dynamics.
Regarding the departure of Raul Alcaina, he acknowledged the club’s effort to fill a gap with a profile capable of delivering at least two goals. The decision, he noted, served both parties well and aligned with the team’s broader plans.
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Parras hoped that the controversy surrounding the club during and after the first clash would subside. The Algeciras clash loomed, and the coach urged a calm approach, saying the team would play in a stadium that evokes memories of El Collao, with a familiar atmosphere. The aim was to keep focus squarely on the sport and avoid distractions on match day.
When reflecting on the opponent, Parras praised the clarity of ideas and the strong work already accomplished by Lolo Escobar. He described Algeciras as a bold team with a passionate fanbase that drives lively performances, even on challenging days, and this energy would be a notable factor in the upcoming match.