Manolo Sánchez: "We must always maintain our identity, until the very end."

CD Estepona coach Manolo Sánchez appeared before the media at the press conference prior to the match against CP Mijas Las Lagunas , corresponding to matchday 11 of Group IV of the Second Federation, which will be played this Sunday, November 15, at 5:00 p.m., at the Juan Gambero Culebra Municipal Stadium.

The Estepona-born coach is approaching the match with enthusiasm and eagerness for Sunday to arrive, following the resounding 5-0 victory against UD Tamaraceite. However, Manolo Sánchez wanted to make it clear that the result of the last matchday does not change the team's way of working:

"Nothing changes. We must always remain balanced and believe in our process, which is our hallmark."

The coach emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotional stability regardless of the results and circumstances of each week. "The results can't change us, the weeks can't change us, we have to be emotionally balanced," he explained, reaffirming his commitment to maintaining a recognizable identity throughout the season.

Manolo Sánchez highlights the unity and enthusiasm of CP Mijas Las Lagunas

Regarding the next opponent, Manolo Sánchez expects a particularly difficult match against a team that he considers very united and with a great desire to compete in the category.

The coach emphasized that CP Mijas Las Lagunas is "a family, a tight-knit group," a team that firmly believes in what it does and boasts players with hunger, humility, and energy. He also praised the work of their coach, José, whom he described as "a fantastic coach, a very capable person," highlighting his ability to demand the best from his players and bring out the best in them.

Manolo Sánchez believes that the Mijas team is capable of adapting to different match situations, so he expects a demanding encounter. Given this, the CD Estepona coach is clear on the path forward:

"We have to show our identity and be able to go out and score goals, because that is our identity."

The fans, a key factor for CD Estepona

Another highlight of the press conference was the role of the Estepona fans, who will once again accompany the team on what is expected to be a massive away trip.

Manolo Sánchez expressed his gratitude for the support the team receives away from the Francisco Muñoz Pérez stadium and especially valued the mobilization of the fans for this match, in which he expects to have between 250 and 300 supporters.

"We are privileged, truly fortunate to have the fans we have, and to see the support they are generating," said the coach, who hopes that the Juan Gambero Culebra Municipal Stadium will become a small Muñoz Pérez.

He also emphasized the importance of maintaining unity between the team and the fans, both in good times and bad.

"We have to remain united, that's the key to achieving great goals."

The coach believes that the support of the fans is another fundamental part of the club's and team's identity in order to achieve great goals this season.

CD Estepona seeks to extend its good run of form

The Estepona team faces matchday 11 with the intention of continuing the good feelings shown in their last match and getting three more points against a rival that will demand the highest level.

The CP Mijas Las Lagunas - CD Estepona match will be played this Sunday, November 15th, at 5:00 PM, at the Juan Gambero Culebra Municipal Stadium , in a new league match for Manolo Sánchez's team, who will be looking to bring joy to their fans once again.

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