Antonio Hidalgo: “Expulsion conditions everything”
According to Mundodeportivo.
Context
Angeliño, who made his debut as a starter for Deportivo, saw his participation in the game against Sevilla interrupted by a direct red card. His dismissal not only changed the course of the match, but also raised questions about his future contribution to the team, especially in important games in La Liga. The situation will be monitored closely as his presence is vital to Deportivo's defense.
Why this matters
Angeliño's dismissal had a significant impact on Deportivo's performance, as they fought valiantly to remain competitive against Sevilla. Coach Antonio Hidalgo recognized the difficulty of the situation, but praised the resilience of the team, which managed to resist until the end of the game, even with numerical inferiority. This incident could influence the team's morale and their approach in upcoming La Liga games.
Main conclusions
- Antonio Hidalgo: “Expulsion conditions everything.”
- Hidalgo regrets Angeliño's expulsion in the duel with Sevilla, praises Deportivo's response and turns his attention to the next game with Betis.
- Antonio Hidalgo: "The expulsion conditions everything."
Antonio Hidalgo considered that Angeliño's expulsion was the key moment of the game against Sevilla, highlighting the “great work” of his players to keep the team alive until the final moments despite having played in the last half hour with numerical inferiority. The Deportivo coach praised the attitude and organization shown on the field, but did not hide the fact that the red card for the left-back completely changed the course of the match.
"There are two parts to explain the result. The first was very balanced, without great opportunities, and we weren't particularly comfortable. After the break we came out better, we pushed Sevilla into their midfield and, in a transition, we conceded the goal. The expulsion affects everything because, until then, there was a lot of equality", analyzed Hidalgo at the press conference.
Angeliño, who made his debut as a starter for Deportivo, saw direct red in a disputed play in the second half. Asked about the episode, the Galician coach did not seek excuses and admitted the correctness of the disciplinary decision. "I didn't speak to Ángel. I understand that he was trying to fight for the ball, but his foot ended up hitting the Sevilla player. There's not much to discuss about that red", he said, assuming the reading of a move that left the A Coruña team at a numerical disadvantage during the final 30 minutes.
Despite the difficulties, Deportivo managed to remain competitive until the final whistle, something that Hidalgo valued due to the capacity for sacrifice demonstrated and the solidarity between sectors. The coach pointed to the reaction in the second half as one of the positive signs to be taken, although he highlighted that the expulsion broke the plan outlined for the last third of the match.
Without getting into controversy and without dramatizing what he classified as the “first stumble in the championship”, Hidalgo asked to turn the page immediately and recover energy with a view to the next commitment. “Now it’s time to recover because at the weekend we have another very demanding game against Betis”, he warned, already focusing on preparing for what’s next on the Spanish league calendar.
The duel against the Seville team left lessons for the Deportivo locker room: the team demonstrated that it can compete in the face of adversity, but there was also the feeling that, with equal numbers, it could have discussed another outcome. Hidalgo intends to capitalize on this performance in his approach to the meeting with Betis, highlighting the need to correct details, especially in defensive transitions, and to maintain the consistency that the team demonstrated until they were numerically inferior. For the coach, the mental and tactical response after the expulsion is the basis for returning to good results in the next challenge.
What happens next
With the focus now turning to the next challenge against Betis, Deportivo will need to adjust its strategy to compensate for Angeliño's absence. Hidalgo has already expressed the need for the team to recover quickly and learn from the experience of the previous game. The ability to adapt will be crucial to face a demanding opponent like Betis in the next round of La Liga.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the game between Deportivo and Sevilla?
Angeliño's expulsion was considered the key moment of the game, which affected Deportivo's performance.
Who confirmed the importance of Angeliño's expulsion?
Antonio Hidalgo, Deportivo's coach, confirmed that the expulsion completely changed the course of the match.
Why was Angeliño's expulsion so impactful?
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left Deportivo outnumbered during the last 30 minutes, affecting the team's game plan.
What changes did Deportivo make after the expulsion?
Despite the expulsion, Deportivo managed to remain competitive and demonstrated sacrifice and solidarity among the players.
What did Antonio Hidalgo say about Angeliño's expulsion?
Hidalgo admitted that the red card decision was correct and that Angeliño tried to fight for the ball, but ended up hitting a Sevilla player.