RCD Mallorca head coach Luis García anticipates 'headaches' when selecting his lineup after the transfer window closed. The manager demands his players 'tighten up' to earn their place in a team sitting sixth in the Segunda División with seven points.
García faces the task of managing a squad of up to 29 players. The vermilion team has two wins, one draw, and one loss from their first four games, scoring five goals and conceding just two. This sturdy defense is a foundation as the team prepares for a 'very difficult and very long' match against Eldense at Son Moix.
How will Luis García manage such a large squad?
The end of the transfer market left RCD Mallorca with a large group that includes new signings John Chetauya and Guille Fernández. Luis García acknowledges that handling this volume is not easy and will require careful management of egos and daily expectations. 'It's a very good thing, but there will be headaches, the players will have to tighten up,' the coach stated in comments gathered by the local outlet.
Nothing is given for free in the Son Moix dressing room. García has made it clear that only performance on the pitch will decide who starts, a competition he believes will determine if Mallorca has the best squad in the division. The full squad list is available on our squad page.
Which players are available for the clash against Eldense?
The positive news on the injury front is the full availability of midfielder Sergi Darder. Also, Alberto Moreno is close to rejoining full group training and could be added to the squad soon. However, the team still has several significant absences.
Striker Abdón Prats is currently on the injured list, an updated status that can be followed in the injuries section. Alongside him, Kalumba, Jan Salas, Dani Luna, and Arnau Puigmal remain unavailable. Of these, Puigmal is the closest to returning to fitness.
Why is the match against Eldense so complicated?
Luis García has asked his team to respect the opponent and maintain mental freshness. Eldense, who lost in the last minute against Leganés, are known to be a very strong team at home. That's why the Mallorca manager insists his team must show a similar level both at home and away.
This mentality will be key to maintaining the positive start and closing the three-point gap to leaders Castellón. The current standings, with Mallorca in promotion spots, can be viewed on the standings page.
The immediate objective is to take three points against a direct rival. Afterwards, RCD Mallorca already has their sights set on their next home fixture on September 13th against Sabadell, who are twelfth in the table.
