FC Andorra head coach Carles Manso said that goalkeeper Jesús Owono is experiencing the worst moments of his life following a fatal on-field collision with Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel.
“Evidently, Jesús Owono is very affected,” Manso said during a press conference reported by El Periódico, ahead of the team’s match against Almería.
“The situation of Jesús Owono is very delicate, since he is the main person involved,” Manso added.
“It is an issue that must be managed and we must respect all his process and his privacy. He is with his family, his friends and his partner. They will help him face this very sad situation in the best possible way.”
Manso dismissed media reports suggesting that the Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper is considering retirement.
“We have talked a lot with him these days and, I repeat, these are not easy times,” Manso stated.
“We respect his life and that he faces this situation in the best possible way and however he can. It is still very early to draw conclusions and we continue to wait for the sanction he may receive. He has to do what he feels and what he believes he can do. Information has come out that is not true and that does not respect his privacy.”
Manso said that the club is providing psychological support to players and staff during a difficult period following the tragedy.
“These have been very complicated days and it is not being easy at all to manage all this, because nobody teaches you to live through these misfortunes,” Manso said.
“We try to act with the maximum possible common sense and respect each person’s processes, offering psychological help. Competition forces you to move forward.”
Manso concluded by expressing sympathy to the family of the late forward and to his club, CD Tenerife.
“Once again, I send them a hug full of affection and esteem,” Manso said. “Especially to his parents, his family, his partner and, above all, his daughter. These are very hard times.”
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