Recently, Getafe coach Bordalas gave an interview to talk about his views on football.
Bordalas felt that La Liga referees were too protective of their players, giving too harsh penalties and resulting in too fragmented games, making them less attractive than the Premier League.
Haha, I don't know if I'm the best coach for Getafe. But the truth is, I've been coaching here for several seasons and I'm very comfortable and happy here. I really identify with Getafe's values and I really like the fans here. ”
Yes, in fact, when I came back, I could really feel the heartfelt enthusiasm of the fans. In previous seasons Getafe had a very difficult time and had a lot of trouble, but now everything has changed. The fans know me well, they know my commitment and I've been working hard since the first day I came to Getafe. I'm so happy the fans love me so much. ”
I've been lucky because I've been highly recognized by the fans for every team I've coached, which hasn't been easy. My goal is to be humble, to work hard, to keep learning, to keep improving. I always want to be positive and happy, and sometimes when I watch my interviews, I don't recognize myself in camera. Because I'm not a serious and old-fashioned person, I'm a very outgoing person who loves to joke around. I like that the team works in a good atmosphere, with an emphasis on discipline and a strict demand on the players that doesn't conflict with creating a pleasant atmosphere. I didn't set goals for myself, because setting goals is something that everyone can easily do, but what really matters is to be down-to-earth, keep fighting, constantly improve yourself, and always maintain a sense of crisis. ”
Coaches are also human beings and can also feel fear, confusion, and restlessness when faced with difficulties. It is also true that coaching is a profession with more responsibilities and more pressure, but coaches have more life experience and are more mature than players and will know how to analyze and deal with pressure. Of course I've had my struggles at times, but my love of football can take all my worries away and I have a very professional team of coaches who are always able to help me a lot. ”
It's very difficult to be a player who can make a lot of money, and there are a lot of talented players who don't end up on the top stage for various reasons. Personally, what I do every day is to help players grow and take them to the next level on a professional level. Every player has their own interests, their own family, and sometimes not everyone understands that. Some people think that since the players have such a high salary and have such a big influence, they have to be at their best every day, and whenever there is a problem in the team, it must be caused by their lack of focus and selfishness. But that's not the case, the players are human beings, they get into trouble, and the team getting into trouble is not what they want to see. ”
Obviously, everyone becomes more mature as they get older. We had a great dressing room with a lot of great lads. ”
Yes, we live in an era of exaggeration. It's not just football, everything in life is deliberately exaggerated. For example, in our league, the fouls are blown very strictly, and the whistle is heard almost all the wind and grass, which cuts the flow of the game to a large extent. We've seen a lot of unbelievable penalties and coaches have to constantly warn their players to be careful every time they go over, to keep their arms in grip at all times, and even though a lot of times those movements are common in adversarial sports, the referees blow the whistle mercilessly. A game that is too small is not attractive, and a smooth game is more pleasing to the fans. ”
Obviously, I think there should be more unity among peers. As far as I'm concerned, I've always done that, and I've never shirked responsibility for losing a game or blamed the other coach. I've always had the utmost respect for all my peers, and if we lose, it's obviously us who are responsible. But at the end of the day, coaching is a tough profession, and sometimes some coaches are too stressful, and I can understand that. ”
Well, let's not talk about specific coaches. Ancelotti and I sometimes eat together, discuss football together, and sometimes we go to each other's training bases. If I could have communicated with Harvey more often, I believe he could be a good friend of mine. I am very kind and love to make every new friend. ”
Yes, I have great admiration for Girona's performances, their presence is a testament to the charm of football and a very positive impact on football. A small team leading the way in the top flight, playing great games, winning and not falling behind against strong opponents is certainly something that everyone wants to see, and it makes all football fans feel incredibly excited. I would like to congratulate Mr. Michel, who has done a really good job. ”
Yes, it turns out that even if you're good enough on offense, if you make frequent mistakes on the defensive end, you're bound to end up in trouble. All teams have recognised this in recent seasons, with teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona also trying to strengthen their midfielders. Defence is the foundation of the work, and after most coaches agree on this, it is inevitable that the 5-4 score will gradually decrease. In addition, the rise of this style of play has made the game more difficult, with opponents rarely allowing you to control the ball freely, and many of the best technical moves are difficult to perform. ”
I think the fans are still enjoying the football despite the reduction in goals. If I were to talk about what made some fans lose interest, I would say it was not because of the decrease in the number of goals, but because of the frequent interruptions of the game. For example, if you watch a Premier League game, a lot of action deserves a foul, but the referee will allow the game to continue. La Liga has this as well, but it's much less common than in the Premier League, and our referees are a bit too protective of the players – yes, a bit like spoiling a child. Stop-outs are necessary when there is brutal action or a serious foul in the game, but some penalties are not necessary. ”
No, our best is yet to come. We've played well and achieved good results lately, but there are some areas that need to be improved. We ended our losing streak away from home to Atletico Madrid, but there are some regrets and if you look back at the game, you can honestly say that Getafe dropped two points. ”
To be honest, I've always liked players who are very technical. The players are so technical that we get out of the game we are playing and there is no coach who doesn't want to take the situation into his own hands. ”
Mason Greenwood is gifted, but on the football pitch, talent never comes first. Mason Greenwood works very hard and that's the key to his performance and when he's 100 per cent we can see his true level. ”
Mason Greenwood has what it takes to play in any big club. ”
When one of my friends called me and said that Getafe could win Greenwood if they worked hard now, I thought he was joking with me, but he told me it was true. We then started talks with Mason Greenwood and there were a lot of clubs who didn't dare to sign him because of his past and we ended up bringing him to Getafe. We were knowledgeable and patient with Greenwood's situation. He hadn't played at all before and he had very little training, but we know his past level. Without that, it's hard to imagine Getafe having Greenwood. I know some players who have had to leave football because of a psychological problem that led to a sharp drop in the level of competition. That's why we took good care of Greenwood and helped him get back into shape. He's really a really good player, adapting quickly and playing well. The only thing is that maybe he needs to learn a little more Spanish. ”
Yes, especially Bellingham. Bellingham has attracted a lot of attention in Spain and he has been outstanding. ”
Yes, I'm happy with all the new signings this season, but more players are leaving than joining. We're a little bit lacking in bench depth right now, so we'll see if we can bring in one or two more players to help the team in the winter window. The most important position to strengthen is in midfield, and now we only have Miglia and Maksimovic and obviously it is not enough. We had to make Daconham premise, which is a position he is not used to. In the past, he only had to run 9 kilometers per race, but now he has to run 12 kilometers, which is simply a requirement from 0 to 100. I'm very grateful for Daconam's contribution and we have to take care of him. It was clear that we needed to add staff and the club knew that. ”