Fran Fernández (Almería, 1980), faces his third challenge as a professional coach since the start of a preseason. Tenerife has chosen him to take the project 20/21 and at noon on Monday it was officially presented. “I feel ready to face this challenge. My secret is work. I want my teams to be brave and recognizableIt doesn't matter if we play at home. The short-term goal is start the season well“summed up the new coach.
The Andalusian has committed himself for this course and is endorsed by two good seasons in Almería and Alcorcón, with whom he managed a record across Europe for staying unbeaten as a visitor for over a year. “There is no formula. The key is to work hard,” he acknowledged.
“I am happy and satisfied to be here, a historic club that wants to take steps forward,” Fernández reiterated and insisted that he will do everything possible so that “my Tenerife competes each match as if it were a final. I want a compact, balanced and brave team, “he confided.
The coach also stated that the sports management “carried out spectacular work prior to my arrival and we are now in continuous contact. There is a good base and the players who arrive will be to improve. We want to be a leading team, “he said without regret in those who are no longer there. “The loss of Luis Milla is important, but we focus on the footballers we have now and those who want to come. “
For Fran Fernández, Borja Lasso -injured since December-, he will be an important footballer. “It will be necessary to see how he is. I have not been able to speak to him yet, but He will be a fundamental player because he is one of the best in the category and has already shown it. It will work from the beginning or it will be incorporated depending on how you are, “he said.
Being a coach who comes from working at the base (especially in Almería), he warned that the quarry “is here to help, and I will be very aware of it, but things have to be earned,” he warned. For now, Javi Alonso, Elliot, Jorge and possibly some others will make the preseason that will begin next week. “We have planning done, but it is open and more flexible than ever,” he said. “We are waiting to see what happens with the concentration and the friendlies,” he said.