The Basque technician miguel angel lotina premiered this Sunday at the head of the bench of the Vissel Kobe Japan with a home defeat against osaka cherry tree by 0-1, keeping the team on which Andrés Iniesta plays without knowing victory in the league.
Vissel received a header from Mutsuki Kato in the 27th minute and again showed defensive fragility and lack of success in the attack.
Iniesta started as a starter although he was substituted at the break, while former Barcelona player Bojan Krkic came on in the 62nd minute and had two clear chances to equalize the match.
Lotina, who was featured on Friday as Vissel’s new coach, apologized to his followers for failing to achieve the victory the team sought to gain confidence before their next group stage match of the League of Asian Champions.
“I know the fans are worried about our position at the table, but we have quality players, we can improve and we still have time … I am confident that we can build a strong team, “he told the media at the end of this Sunday’s match at Noevir Stadium.
Kobe’s team is in penultimate position, direct relegation position, after 10 games played in which they only scored four draws.
Source: La Verdad
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