Demichelis urges Mallorca to fight for survival until the final day
Mallorca manager Martin Demichelis remains optimistic ahead of their final season fixture, stressing that the team must focus on their own performance.
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Heading into the final matchday of the season, Mallorca faces a precarious situation in the standings. The team no longer controls their own fate and requires a victory against Oviedo, combined with a specific set of results elsewhere, to maintain their top-flight status.
Head coach Martin Demichelis maintained an optimistic outlook despite the difficult circumstances:
I said that until the last day I would be the first of all the optimists. Life is crazy, beautiful, and football is crazier than life. We have to do our job. Martin Demichelis
That matters because Mallorca let several opportunities slip away in recent weeks that would have allowed them to reach the final game depending solely on their own results. Demichelis emphasized the need to end the season with dignity regardless of the mathematics involved.
The coach also addressed the absence of Marash Kumbulla, hinting at internal issues:
Marash... I know nothing about Marash... A word to the wise is enough. The one who didn't want to be here is not here. And there are others who make great efforts, like Abdon, who is one of the best examples for those who don't play. Martin Demichelis
Next, the squad will focus exclusively on winning their own match against Oviedo, acknowledging that they must fulfill their part of the equation before checking the outcomes from other stadiums.