The coach of UD Las Palmas, Albert Sánchez, has stated that the upcoming challenge for his team is to secure a victory against Granada CF at the Estadio Los Cármenes this Sunday, aiming to maintain their impressive form in LaLiga Hypermotion, where they have achieved three consecutive wins.
Sánchez acknowledged that they will be facing a formidable opponent, who is currently on a five-match winning streak in the league, while also dealing with injuries, particularly in the defensive line. He reflected on last Sunday’s match against Eldense, where two late goals secured a win, describing it as "more of an energy victory than a football one," and noted that there are still areas for improvement, particularly in the "fluidity" of playing out from the back.
He characterised Granada as a "very solid team that presses high" and typically scores through "crosses and set pieces," employing a "vertical" style of play, influenced by their coach, José Rojo ‘Pacheta’, who has left his mark on the Nazarí team. Sánchez believes that his players have grasped this approach, stating, "The message gets through, and the players believe in it."
Due to injuries and the call-up of Pezzolesi and Herzog to the Spanish under-21 national team, Sánchez anticipates "many changes in the squad and starting eleven," but downplayed the significance of these absences, viewing them as "opportunities for other players."
UD Las Palmas will welcome back defender Marvin Park and midfielder Iñaki González for the match against Granada CF, as both players are "available," although they may not start the game, according to Sánchez. Conversely, the team will be without forward Sandro Ramírez for the coming weeks due to a micro-tear in his left calf, despite having only played a few minutes in the recent 2-0 victory over CD Eldense, where he contributed to both goals. Ramírez joins other long-term absentees such as Viti Rozada, Sergio Ruiz, and Enrique Clemente, who are still in recovery.
