Getafe coach José Bordalás analyzed his team's upcoming match against Osasuna at the Sadar stadium this Saturday. The La Liga fixture will be played on Monday, and the manager acknowledged the difficulty of the trip.
Getafe arrives in Pamplona sitting seventh in the table, with 4 points from two games. Their record is one win and one draw, scoring 2 goals and conceding just one. That leaves them 3 points behind leaders Atlético Madrid ahead of this clash.
How is Getafe approaching the match?
José Bordalás admitted preparation has been tight. "We've had just enough time to recover, but the team is focused and prepared, we know the importance of Osasuna at the Sadar," the coach said in a press conference. The squad is dealing with some important absences. Bordalás cited injuries to Mario Martín and Abqar, confirming there will be a session on Sunday to assess their availability.
The squad has been stretched in the early weeks. The manager pointed out they've had to use the same players repeatedly and it has taken its toll. Getting players back from injury or suspension is therefore very good news. Kiko Femenía is one of them, and Bordalás called him a great and important player for the group.
What new signing has arrived at Getafe?
The club made an addition official. Bordalás confirmed the signing of Serbian defender Nemanja Gudelj. "He is a player with a lot of experience, a professional, I think he will help us, a great professional," the coach said about the new player. Bordalás expects Gudelj to bring his experience and professionalism to the dressing room, also helping the younger players.
The transfer market remains open and the manager is confident more faces will arrive. He said he hasn't asked for specific names but expressed his trust that the board and technical staff know the team's needs. Getafe needs to complete a squad for a very demanding year with three different competitions.
What does Bordalás think of Osasuna?
His analysis of the opponent was clear. Bordalás highlighted that Osasuna's squad has changed very little from last season. It maintains a large block of experienced, high-level players. "Osasuna is always a difficult team, historically," the Getafe manager recalled. He also knows how tough it is to play at El Sadar, where his team lost last season.
Every match is different, but Bordalás assured that his team travels to all venues focused on trying to play a great match. The schedule difficulty is evident. This season will be, in his words, one of great demand and difficulty because La Liga is very tough. The team will have to work hard and well.
What is the squad's current status?
Beyond the mentioned absences, there is positive news. Bordalás revealed that forward Martín Satriano will debut soon. The Uruguayan had a stop due to injury which prevented a normal preseason, but he is now acquiring his best form and the coach is confident he will soon score goals.
The lack of personnel is a recurring theme. Bordalás insisted the team is short on numbers and needs everyone, especially in this run of many matches in a row. Player recovery is vital to face the packed schedule, which includes a trip to Vitoria next to face Alavés, currently second in the table.
Monday's match at El Sadar is the next step. Getafe, with their 4 league points, wants to add points away against a always tricky opponent. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page and check the updated standings after the matchday.
