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Real Jaén prepares for crucial playoff battle

The team's coach has described the upcoming match as a "final" to keep their promotion aspirations alive.

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Real Jaén is gearing up for a pivotal match this Sunday against Puente Genil, a game their coach has labeled a "final" to keep their playoff hopes alive in the season's decisive stretch.

The coach noted that the team has completed a "good week of work," with several players progressively recovering. Among them, one player has already trained normally, another has advanced in group integration, and two others are showing favorable progress, despite still experiencing discomfort. The main doubt surrounds a player who suffered a quadriceps issue in the last training session and whose evolution is pending. Another footballer will remain out.

"Our obligation is to win this Sunday. We don't know if the next game will be relevant if we don't get the three points now."

the team's coach
Regarding the opponent, the coach warned about the difficulty of the clash against Salerm Puente Genil, a team that, despite its league position, "is competing very well" and comes from notable performances, such as a recent victory or a draw with clear winning opportunities. He emphasized that they are a "very organized, cohesive team that concedes few goals," anticipating a challenging match.
Concerning squad management, the coach ruled out rotations with future commitments in mind, stressing the need to win this Sunday. He made it clear that he will field "the best available players" without speculating on those who are one yellow card away from suspension. Although he doesn't strictly define it as a final, he acknowledges the match's critical nature due to the imperative need to secure points, as "if we don't win, it will be very difficult to keep our options alive."
Finally, the coach called upon the fans for the "province's match," highlighting the special atmosphere generated in such events. He urged "as many fans as possible to attend," assuring that these are games "with emotion and tension, and that makes football a special experience."