Luis García confirms Jonathan Viera's absence for the match against SD Eibar Before addressing the match, the coach expressed a personal tribute: "I want to take a moment to remember Segundo Almeida. On behalf of the team and coaching staff, we send a big hug to his family and Ruymán." García emphasized the importance of respecting SD Eibar's team, acknowledging their consistent performance: "They are a dangerous opponent. Beñat is doing a great job, and his team has a clear identity. They are a recognizable squad that does things well." The coach highlighted the need to focus beyond results, noting Beñat's efforts despite a poor win record: "We often only look at outcomes, but Beñat is building a solid proposal. His team has only won twice in fourteen matches, but their approach is clear." Jonathan Viera's absence was confirmed as the main news, with García explaining the situation: "Viera is unavailable due to physical issues. My relationship with him is standard between a player and coach. Jesé also warmed up but didn’t play. Everything is within normal expectations." Other absences include Marvin for physical reasons and Amatucci due to a suspension. García addressed the unique challenges of Ipurua, stating: "I haven’t played there, so I can’t describe the feeling, but the stadium is smaller and more compact. It’s a matter of perception." He stressed the importance of resilience in the game: "We need to learn from past mistakes. I hope the Albacete experience doesn’t repeat, though the last match saw the opponent pressuring us for 20 minutes." The coach also acknowledged the competitiveness of the league: "We can’t ignore the equality in this category. Look at Racing’s 0-4 defeat. We must manage better when the opponent attacks." Photo: Pasión Amarilla#luis_garcia #ipurua #jonathan_viera #sd_eibar #benat
