Málaga CF returned to training on Monday afternoon following a complete weekend off. The squad gathered at the Anexo de La Rosaleda at 6:30 p.m., ending a 72-hour break since their last session on Friday morning. This scheduled pause was designed to disconnect the players ahead of a decisive week.
Purpose of the break
The coaching staff, led by Juanfran Funes, planned this break so players could spend time with family or friends. Several squad members even left the city for a couple of days. The idea was to gain some perspective to analyse the situation more calmly and return recharged. "The break comes before a week of work that should serve to recharge the batteries and start preparing for a match marked in red," the manager explained. The need for improvement is twofold: footballing and psychological. The aim upon returning is to strengthen group unity and block out external noise, ensuring everyone moves in the same direction during these difficult moments.
The key week before Espanyol
With the next match scheduled for Friday, October 9, the team has a long week of preparation ahead. The opponent will be Espanyol, who will visit La Rosaleda. This week will be used to regain confidence, fine-tune details, and assess the condition of some players carrying knocks. The dressing room sees the match against the pericos as a clear opportunity to change the dynamic and overcome the start to the campaign. The squad insists the season is long and there is still time to react.
Context of a tough start
The urgency for a reaction is showed by the numbers. Málaga CF sit 20th in La Liga with just three points from seven games, the only team in the division without a win. Their record reads zero wins, three draws, and four defeats, with a recent form of LLDDL. They have scored three goals and conceded twelve. Juanfran Funes has been clear about the priorities. "Málaga not only needs to improve footballingly, but also recover confidence," the coach stated, also highlighting competitive phases in several games despite the poor results. To see the detailed league table, visit our standings section.
The team now faces a week of concentrated work at La Rosaleda, with their focus solely on the match of October 9. A home fixture the club hopes will be the turning point.
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