Espanyol’s Struggles Continue After Loss to Alavés

Espanyol suffered a defeat yesterday at the RCDE Stadium against Alavés, as the team, led by Manolo González, was unable to secure a positive result once again. This loss extends their winless streak to five matches. Despite taking an early lead with a goal from Roberto Fernández, the team ultimately fell short as Alavés turned the game around. Fernández, along with teammates Pere Milla and Ramón Terrats, faced the media to discuss the current challenges the team is experiencing and to provide their insights.

After the match, several key players from Espanyol expressed their disbelief to the press. Roberto Fernández stated, “Let’s hope this month of January comes to an end because we are losing our leads in every match.” He added, “I don’t know what is happening this January.” The forward voiced his disappointment, saying, “I leave the pitch feeling quite down. Even though I scored, it feels meaningless because the team lost, which is the most important factor.” He concluded, “There has been a lot of talk about Europe, and we have received a harsh reality check.”

Pere Milla also voiced his concerns, highlighting the unfortunate details that seem to be working against the team: “I believe the team has been trying hard. Kike García scored a goal, but it was disallowed by mere centimeters. These small details are not in our favor.” He remarked that “January has been a very challenging month for us. We need to stay together and united, as we have throughout the year. We have endured many hardships and faced difficult moments in recent years.”

Ramón Terrats affirmed that the team continues to work diligently, saying, “We are trying to maximize the chances we create, but success has eluded us lately. In this respect, we need to step up our game.” He expressed confidence in his teammates: “I believe in the team and the players; we are a fantastic group. Everyone contributes significantly, and I am confident we will overcome this challenge.” He concluded with, “We were not the worst before, and we are certainly not the best now.”