García Plaza: ‘I’ve Only Been Here Three Weeks, We Won’t Be So Dramatic’
Sevilla FC head coach Luis García Plaza addressed the media following his team’s recent performance, offering a measured assessment after just three weeks in charge at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. The former defender, who took over as manager in April 2026, acknowledged shortcomings in his team’s first-half displays while urging perspective amid early struggles.
Speaking in his native Spanish, García Plaza emphasized the limited time he has had to implement his vision: “I’ve only been here three weeks, we won’t be so dramatic.” His comments came after Sevilla collected just three points from a possible nine in his initial matches in charge, reflecting the challenging start to his tenure.
The coach was particularly critical of his team’s opening periods, stating: “Our first half is exceptionally bad, it’s the worst we’ve done, with lack of confidence, taking the ball out of the middle and playing without personality.” However, he noted improvement after the break, adding: “Very great the first twenty minutes of the second half.”
García Plaza made it clear that his messages to the press were consistent with what he had already conveyed to his players: “I didn’t put on a single warm cloth, I warned that everything I said to the press I had already told my players before.” He stressed the importance of unity during what he described as “a delicate moment for the Sevilla entity.”
The Madrid-born coach, who celebrated his 53rd birthday on December 1, 2025, has a extensive managerial background that includes previous spells with Getafe, Levante, Mallorca, and Alavés, among others. His playing career, which ended prematurely due to injury at age 27, saw him feature for Atlético Madrid B, Yeclano, Rayo Vallecano B, and Benidorm, primarily operating as a right-back or central defender.
Regarding the team’s prospects, García Plaza anticipated continued challenges: “He anticipated that there will be suffering until the end.” This candid assessment reflects the reality of Sevilla’s current position in La Liga, where they are battling to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
The former Sevilla player-turned-coach brings experience from managing in various international contexts, including stints in the United Arab Emirates with Baniyas, China with Beijing Renhe and Villarreal, Saudi Arabia with Al Shabab, and a return to La Liga with Mallorca and Alavés before his current appointment.
As Sevilla navigates this transitional period under García Plaza’s leadership, the focus remains on gradual improvement rather than immediate transformation. The coach’s insistence on having already addressed concerns internally with his squad suggests an effort to maintain dressing room unity despite public scrutiny.
With his contract extending through June 30, 2027, García Plaza has time to work toward turning around the team’s fortunes, though he acknowledges that the process will require patience from all connected to the club.
The next checkpoint for García Plaza and Sevilla will be their upcoming La Liga fixture, where they will look to build on the second-half improvements he highlighted while addressing the first-half deficiencies that have concerned both the coach and supporters.
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