Leganés is gearing up for a new LaLiga Hypermotion season with the aim of starting strong and building a competitive squad. Head coach Paco López reviewed the latest team status in a press conference.
Bajas confirmadas
The Pepinero squad will head into the next match without Sebastián Figueredo and Pulido due to injuries. López said these absences are confirmed, though several players are carrying minor complaints that could rule them out of contention: “We have one training tomorrow, and we’ll decide then. We’ll select those who are in the best physical and mental shape.” Regarding Figueredo, the coach stressed that he is progressing well: “He’s recovering correctly. He feels the pace difference compared to Uruguay, but he stands out for his physical capacity and his attitude. He’s eager to return and has a lot of hunger to work.”
Juan Cruz status
As of today, Juan Cruz remains part of the Leganés squad. The coaching staff will continue to select players in the best physical and mental condition, but Juan Cruz is still being considered for upcoming matches.
Squad status and preseason
The squad is almost complete, though a few players joined later, such as Diawara, Óscar Plano and Melero. López appreciates the commitment from everyone: “Having the squad almost full greatly facilitates training planning. Melero and Plano, despite arriving later, will bring experience and, barring unforeseen events, will be in the squad for the next match.” On the preseason, he highlighted the team’s progression: “We’ve gone from less to more. The trips have affected preparation a bit, but in the last weeks we’ve consolidated concepts with both ball and defense. We want a versatile team that can play in all situations: press, counterattack, defend and control the ball.”
Convocatoria y jugadores con experiencia
“Melero and Óscar Plano could see minutes despite not having trained all preseason, since their experience will be fundamental for the team.”
Cambio de horario y logística del viaje
The match has been moved to Friday at 21:30, which has disrupted travel plans. López commented: “The change benefits the show with these temperatures, but it comes late and forces us to adapt. We’ll ask if it’s possible to play another day, though it isn’t entirely up to us.”
Rivalidad y próximos partidos
Huesca arrives with an immaculate preseason, undefeated, beating Primera teams and conceding only two goals. López warned of the challenge: “We respect the rival a lot, but we’ll go out to impose ourselves. Our team has progressed from less to more, and we want to prove we can compete at all levels.”
Filosofía de trabajo y objetivos
Inside the locker room, the message is clear: daily effort and constant improvement. López explains: “We focus on daily work and making progress. The competition doesn’t wait, and we must show who we want to be. The guiding words for this team are ambition, hunger and illusion.” On the importance of results, he added: “We value what we do on the pitch more than the final result. If the team performs well, victories will come on their own.” And regarding the season and the league’s equality: “This year many teams have similar objectives. The smartest approach is to focus on day by day, work and improve constantly, without obsessing over the ultimate destination.”
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Comments and value-added notes
– Outlook: Leganés appears to be prioritizing a cohesive, versatile style with an emphasis on daily improvement and a depth-friendly squad. The late arrivals of Melero and Plano could add experience to the rotation, especially if injuries persist.
– Strategic angle: The injury absences, plus the scheduling change to a Friday night game, will test the squad’s depth and adaptability early in the season.
– Positive spin: The coach’s focus on progress, team identity, and playing to strengths suggests Leganés entering the campaign with a clear, pragmatic plan to compete across situations.
Summary
Leganés is preparing for the new LaLiga Hypermotion season with key injuries to Figueredo and Pulido, a squad almost complete with late arrivals bringing experience, and a firm emphasis on daily work, versatility, and gradual progression. The team faces a Friday night match against Huesca, a challenging test after a strong preseason, while López signals a battle-tested, hungry squad ready to compete at all levels.