Antonio Sánchez analyzes CD Estepona B's great moment and its key role in the youth academy

In an interview with CD Estepona Fans, CD Estepona B coach Antonio Sánchez reviews the team's excellent track record, the reserve team's work philosophy, the constant contribution of players to the first team, and the club's immediate future at a decisive stage of the season.

CD Estepona B continues to be one of the big positive stories in local soccer this season. In an interview with Juanmi Sánchez on the CD Estepona Fans channel, the reserve team coach, Antonio Sánchez, takes an in-depth look at the team's current situation. Despite being newly promoted, the team remains in the promotion spots for the Division of Honor, as well as being a constant source of talent for the first team.

Antonio acknowledges the difficulty of the last game against CD Rincón, a rival built for promotion, and accepts defeat as part of the competitive nature of the category. Even so, he focuses on the usual problems of a reserve team: the lack of continuity in training, absences due to call-ups to the first team, and the constant need to adapt. "We are a reserve team and we have to adapt to the circumstances," he says.

A competitive reserve team despite being newly promoted The coach emphasizes that the team's main merit lies in its ability to compete on all fields, against rivals with larger budgets and more experience in the category. The basis of success, he explains, lies in the continuity of the group, with several years of working together, mutual knowledge, and a clear methodology based on daily work, humility, and constant improvement.
Antonio Sánchez emphasizes that the main objective of the reserve team is not only to win games, but also to train players for the first team, something that is being achieved with names such as Raúl López "Chupi," Rodney, Pomares, Santi, Yasmín, and especially Maxi Benites, who is already established in the first team led by Manolo Sánchez. The philosophy of play and adaptation as the key
In terms of style, the coach defines himself as "chameleonic": he likes a strong team with the ball, one that plays from the back and with width, but also one that is aggressive without the ball and capable of adapting to any context, opponent, or field. "The more game ideas the players have, the better prepared they will be," he says.
Beyond the sporting aspect, Antonio emphasizes the human values of the dressing room, highlighting that most of his players are "good guys and good people," something he considers fundamental in the training process. Maxi Benites and the value of daily work
The coach also details the case of Maxi Benites, an Argentine footballer whom he brought into the reserve team after detecting his consistency, dedication, and enthusiasm for soccer. As he explains, his rapid adaptation to the first team is due to his mentality, competitive nature, and total commitment to the sport.

Looking to the future and a message to the fans Regarding the postponement of the match against CD Cártama due to the storm, Antonio welcomes the Andalusian Federation's decision based on common sense and safety. Looking to the future, he assures that the reserve team is not feeling any pressure regarding the standings: the goal is to train well, grow as a team, and continue to provide players to the first team.
Regarding the first team's situation, the coach acknowledges the difficulty of avoiding relegation, although he highlights the change in dynamics and competitiveness since the arrival of Manolo Sánchez, calling for unity and optimism until the end.
To conclude, Antonio sends a clear message to the fans and the youth players: unity in difficult times, confidence in the project, and constant work as the only way to reach the first team. The full interview can be heard on the CD Estepona Fans channel at the following link: https://youtu.be/5lwviOqGx-I?si=vHoVEt9bK_BY1PKt