Johan Mojica addresses internal Getafe turmoil
Getafe defender Johan Mojica has called for unity following a public dispute between head coach José Bordalás and club president Ángel Torres after a Conference League defeat.
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Tensions have flared at Getafe following a crushing 5-2 home defeat to Lugano in the Conference League. The fallout began when head coach José Bordalás expressed his deep frustration with the squad's lack of competitiveness during a post-match press conference.
I feel deceived, I don't deserve this. I was forced to put in the starters because the situation was ridiculous, it could have been worse. We aren't built for three competitions; we aren't even built for one. José Bordalás
In a sharp rebuttal, club president Ángel Torres defended the institution and criticized the manager's comments, suggesting that if Bordalás is unhappy, the door is open for him to leave. Torres rejected the notion that he had deceived the coach, noting his 30-year tenure at the club.
Defender Johan Mojica addressed the media following training, attempting to bridge the gap between the two sides. He emphasized that the players must remain focused on their duties on the pitch.
I don't want to cause more problems, but we do the work on the pitch. We have to stay united. We are with the coach and need to maintain a positive environment. We must perform better in every scenario, both at home and away. Johan Mojica
Getafe now faces the challenge of improving their form before their upcoming European clash against Brighton. In the short term, they must navigate domestic fixtures against Athletic Bilbao, a Copa del Rey tie against Lebrijana, and a league match against Sevilla.