Espanyol coach likely to be safe ahead of crucial relegation match against Getafe

Espanyol are in dire straits with an ongoing rebellion against the club’s ownership off the pitch and the team in the relegation zone on it. However, it is unlikely that change is on the way yet.

Los Pericos are unlikely to go to the transfer market in January to address their deficiencies as there simply isn’t enough money to do so. Similarly, Relevo says coach Manolo González is likely to remain in the job even with an adverse result in their six-point relegation match against Getafe at the Coliseum on Monday night.

The two teams are tied on 13 points, three ahead of Valencia and two behind Leganés, with Espanyol in the relegation zone due to goal difference. However, Espanyol has one less game and González has the support of the fans, which is important.

His future is described as “not as at risk” as before their victory over Celta Vigo, although there are some within the club who would like to see more action. One of them would not be the sports director Fran Garagarza, although he had pointed out former coach Sergio González as an alternative if they had not beaten Celta. After Getafe, Espanyol will face Osasuna, Valencia and Las Palmas, and this race will likely clarify where González stands.