Vicente Parras, the Alcoyano coach, spoke at a pre-match press conference about concerns over the club’s future direction rather than just the team’s immediate plans.
Parras has a verbal agreement to stay, but a formal renewal has not been signed because the owners of the club have not been identified. He said, “It does not affect my daily routine. I stay fully focused on the team’s goals. Still, I am worried about the path the club may choose and what it intends to become.”
The coach believes Alcoyano can reach the league’s main objective: staying in the division. He explained that owning a team in the first RFEF means a step closer to professional football and that this involves requirements at every level, not only on the pitch but in the club’s organizational structure as well.
Alcoyano deserves more
Vicente Parras, who has guided Alcoyano through a rise from the Third Division to the First RFEF, admitted that negotiations have been tough for him and sports director José Luis González. The process has dragged on for weeks, with both sides seeking stability.
Progress has been slower than expected, but there is a need to understand the club’s situation and to have confidence that a deal can still be reached.
Turning to the upcoming game against Linense this Saturday, and the need to snap a six-game winless run, the coach said the match is likely to be a tight affair. Linense is expected to defend deeply and try to press for counter opportunities. He noted that Real Madrid Castilla and Castellón have produced good results recently and praised Linense as a well-run team.
Parras spoke of a strong desire to impress. Playing at El Collao has its challenges for visiting teams, but the coach emphasized the importance of maintaining composure and steady momentum as the season progresses.
He added that the team must avoid rushing decisions and seek a controlled pace. El Collao has shown patience and support, and the goal is to convert that backing into victories as soon as possible.
For his part, defender Primi Ferriz described the Linense match as an excellent chance to end the win drought and to give the fans a reason to celebrate. He stressed that the squad owes two months of good results to the home crowd and that the team is committed to turning recent shortcomings around.
Ferriz warned that Linense is a very experienced visitor who knows how to exploit small chances. He expects the crowd’s energy to lift the team and believes the bond between players and supporters can help secure three points.