Claudio Giráldez spoke to the media ahead of the Copa del Rey match between Celta and Real Madrid, highlighting the honesty of Tasos Douvikas, who asked to leave the club during this transfer window: “He does not doesn’t feel ready to play, and it’s commendable to say that right now, he doesn’t feel mentally where he should be.”
Greek international striker Tasos Douvikas, who recently asked Giráldez not to include him in the squad for the Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid, believes his stance is justified according to his coach: “He had certain expectations this season, considering himself the starting striker every weekend, and in this transfer window he weighs the possibility of leaving I don’t want him to leave because he is a very important player for us, that. it’s like starter or as a super-sub, but at the moment he doesn’t feel mentally in his place,” Giráldez explained.
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During his press conference, Giráldez noted that the player felt ill-prepared “both physically and mentally”, making it commendable that he was “honest” with the technical staff and his teammates.
“It bothers me when people aren’t honest. He doesn’t feel ready to play, and it’s admirable that he says that. This situation isn’t new; he’s been feeling these emotions since the match against Real Sociedad I hope he can continue to be a very important player for us. We believe in his abilities and his potential for improvement,” he said.
“He’s a player who relies a lot on his fitness, needing to feel in top shape, and right now neither his mind nor his body is here. That’s probably why he hasn’t could not contribute as he did in previous matches. Hopefully we can find a good solution for all parties involved,” he concluded.
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