José Bordalás Reflects on Rayo Vallecano Draw and Team Reinforcement Needs

José Bordalás spoke to the media following the match against Rayo Vallecano, analyzing a draw that leaves the team with 21 points. He emphasized the necessity for team reinforcements and discussed the substitution of Álex Sancris in the second half.

**Assessment:** “The point earned is commendable, especially considering the challenges we faced. We finished the match with several reserve players, demonstrating a survival mentality week after week. This week, we lost both of our central defenders, so it is essential to acknowledge the attitude displayed by all the players, including those from the reserves who stepped up and trained for just a day.”

**Álex Sancris:** “We always aim for the best; these are decisions that have to be made. There are aspects that you might not see, and you believe improvements can be made. The foul that caused the situation was committed by the player who came on for him. It’s not an easy situation for a coach.”

**Transfer Market:** “Every weekend is a struggle for survival. It is evident, and I won’t reiterate it—our team urgently needs reinforcements. We are not just talking about one or two players; we are in need of many. Other teams are strengthening their squads, but we are not in that situation. We may be the only professional football team with five vacant roster spots.”

**Chimy Ávila:** “We cannot comment on any specific players at this time; nothing is finalized yet. We are aligned in understanding our needs. Until concrete actions are taken, we cannot discuss names, but there are numerous players out there who can contribute significantly.”