After a fierce match in the 18th round of China's first division soccer league, Yanbian Longding lost 1-2 to Nanjing City at home. In the post-match press conference, Yanbian Longding head coach Iban Cuadrado faced the media and expressed his understanding and support for the players with deep emotion and candor, showing the warmth and commitment of a head coach.
Speaking about the reason for not having a thank you ceremony after the game, Iban Cuadrado said, "We didn't go to the thank you ceremony, it was more out of consideration for the players. They gave everything they had in this game, but in the end, they failed to win, which is definitely a torment and difficult for them. As the head coach, I am well aware of the impact of this loss on the players' psyche, so I hope that by doing so, I can alleviate their psychological burden and prevent them from suffering too much in front of the fans. At the same time, I also hope that the fans will continue to support our players and give them more encouragement and understanding."
Iban Cuadrado further emphasized his recognition and encouragement of the players: "I know that the players have done their best in the game and deserve to be recognized for their hard work. As a manager, I see their hard work and dedication on the training ground every day. Their growth and improvement is obvious and it makes me feel very happy. I can't criticize them too much because they have given their all. Instead, I should stand with them, face the challenges together and pursue victory together."
Looking ahead, Iban Cuadrado said, "The players are improving every day, trying to understand more of the game. Their progress is obvious and I have full confidence in them. I will continue to work with the players, stick to our tactical philosophy and try to improve the overall strength of the team. I believe that as long as we maintain the spirit of unity and hard work, our team will have the ability to win."
