The Nervión team is going through one of its most challenging periods in recent years. The locker room is affected, with several players feeling down after the recent defeat against Osasuna, a particularly painful result due to the goal conceded in the final moments of the match.
Despite the bleak outlook, the club's management prefers not to make hasty decisions regarding another coaching change. Following the departure of a previous coach, confidence in Luis García Plaza is being maintained, at least until the next fixture against Real Sociedad, which could be decisive for his tenure.
“"From the outside, the club conveys confidence. For now, García Plaza's dismissal is not being considered."
However, the urgency for results and the narrow margin for error are putting pressure on the team. The question is whether, in the event of an adverse outcome next Monday, the decision to replace the coach will come too late.
Luis García Plaza himself expressed frustration when questioned about a possible dismissal before the match against Osasuna. Nevertheless, his record at the helm of the team stands at only three points from four games.
The coach's statements have also not been well received by fans or some club members. His complaints about the excessive added time in the Pamplona match, even if justified, have not convinced, especially since a draw would not have lifted Sevilla out of the relegation zone.
Even more striking were his words in which he seemed to distance himself from the current situation, stating that he is used to teams in this position, but having built them himself from the beginning. He described saving Sevilla as the biggest challenge of his career, excusing himself by saying the team was not built by him and that he doesn't have time for everything.
No one at the club questions his career, which includes three promotions and several successful permanencies, but Sevilla's situation is unique. His message does not seem to resonate with the squad, and the effect of the coaching change has barely been felt, with only one victory in four matches.
The immediate challenge for García Plaza is to lift the spirits of a group that is beginning to fear the worst. In this regard, the role of psychologist Emilio Ibáñez, a member of his coaching staff who previously worked with him at Mallorca and Alavés, will be crucial.
With little room left, Luis García Plaza has one final vote of confidence, which could expire next Monday against Real Sociedad.
