“Players might say, ‘This short, bald guy, who is he?'”

Grateful To his family, his staff and the players. This is how it is presented Manolo Gonzaleztechnician of a RCD Espanyol of the First Division, in an emotional press conference where he showed support from his entire coaching staff. “If the players don’t believe, it doesn’t matter if Guardiola or Mourinho is there. They could have said. ‘This short, bald, who is he?'” joked the man from Lugo, who when asked about his future said that “he wants to continue”, although “the most important thing is that the club is in the First Division” , he clarified.

How did you feel after the final whistle?

“A great joy. Because my assessment as a coach is changing. When you’re not a former player, a lot of people don’t trust you. We didn’t have time for anything else and the team was brave. “I am very happy for the Spanish people and very happy that Spanish is where it belongs because of history.”

Do you want to continue with the club?

“Yes. This is a question that does not depend on me, but of course I want to continue. Since then, if I have to leave, I will also love the club. The most important thing is that the club is in the First Division.”

The promotion, a personal validation

“In other countries, like Germany, there are no such stereotypes. This promotion is good not only for me, but for other coaches below with a level. Thank you to the Spanish for giving me this opportunity . It’s just worth going up and that’s it.”

The definition of this promotion

“I went because I always wanted to go to Espanyol. Although I lost money and category at the time – going to Espanyol ‘B’ -. It turned out to be nothing better. Did I earn enough to continue? This depends on both parties. The goal was achieved with a good image and I’m proud of that.”

Cornellà-El Prat, bursting at the seams

“The about now It’s something I’ll always be with, whether it continues or not. I am very happy for those of us who are here, we have worked like animals from day one. Very proud and very grateful to all the parakeets.”

Did you think it would end when you arrived?

“I was hoping to go up, really. I’m always positive, otherwise I wouldn’t have taken the team. I have no idea about the script. It’s about lifting no matter what.”

Match analysis

“We are very brave. We were successful in the two games and I think the key was opening the game in the first half, for them it was a big blow.

Learn how to seize the moment

“It’s key. When you play this kind of game, it’s complicated. After the two goals, the team’s defense was good, we were well organized. Although this year I had to suffer, look if I suffered because I went bald.”

The role of the quarry

“Today There are some starters from the quarry. And that says that it is alive and that we have to continue to influence, try to go on that path. Today “For the team not to rise, it has to be a disaster.”

The first picture that comes to you

“My family, no doubt. The people behind him at that moment. They know what I went through when we drew five in a row. Having them with me was a huge help.

Joan García and Puado, keys

“It’s a promotion for everyone. Both have been protagonists, but I think it’s a victory for the group, which has had a bad time. “They’ve paddled it and put a lot of eggs in it.”

If climbing is better from below

“Even if I played for Bayern Munich it would be amazing. It gives you more courage and helps you, but I will enjoy it all the way.”

How have you personally experienced these months?

“I consider myself to be positive and strong. The people at home helped me a lot as well as the players. They could say, ‘This short, bald guy, who is he?’ We had a bad time.”

What responsibility is associated

“I can have my part, but if the players don’t believe, it doesn’t matter if Guardiola or Mourinho does. “They must have seen something, which they believed in from day one.”