And without noise Quique Sanchez Flores | Relief

Sevilla resorted to Quique Sanchez Flores in an emergency. A hasty decision with Jose Luis Mendilibar and a mishap with Diego Alonso forced the use of an experienced firefighter. Despite a superb debut in Granada, the Madrid manager found it difficult to recapture the spirit of the team and there were even doubts about his continuity on the bench. Without noise and with inconspicuous football, Kike has practically completed the mission entrusted to him leaders in December: save Sevilla.

Even these 24 points, scored in 16 games, were not enough for Kika to dispel criticism. The coach wasn’t too worried either, being away from the surrounding noise and even from the fair, which he had also left. His five senses are to convince his players of his ideology to get out of the hole.

. An incredible commitment under Sergio Ramos, who now didn’t care if the ball wasn’t played at the back. The example of Captain Quique attracted the soldiers to the cause. And he also took advantage of the good couple that En-Nesyri and Isaac Romero formed.

These speculations also did not affect Kike. Even the fact that the names of Enzo Mareschi, Raul Gonzalez or Jagoba Arrasate appear as alternatives for the future has not changed the coach’s message. “Few names have come up,” the Madrid native even said in his 100th speech, full of reality and present. But His extensive career has made him realize that his options to continue include only completing his task.. Win games up to three times in a row so that consistency becomes almost a reality.

Another game might have been possible, but he took the risk, knowing that the situation in Sevilla did not allow it. After tests and experiments, Kike had long ago come to the conclusion that prioritizing the defense system was the way to achieve the goal. Football, far from precious, difficult for the fan, but frightening away the ghosts of relegation

. With little press coverage and being locked down with his team, Quique continues to rack up points for both Sevilla and his role as coach.

And then comes the derby. In the sweetest moment of the season: 12 points from relegation with just 18 to play. Thanks to the dedicated fans at the Sánchez Pizjuan, goals and victories turn whistles into applause and shouts. The rivalry match is presented as the only possible gift from the Sevilla team to its fans in a very difficult year. But it is also another opportunity for Quique to continue to assert his importance on the bench, beyond contracts, regulations or disagreements with the sporting director.

A big question remains to be cleared up by the managers who spent two years not finding the right person to lead the project. Not repeating the mistakes of the past, when they gave continuity to the successful Julen Lopetegui and Mendilibar without much faith, will mark the future of Sevilla.

. Although Kike will always be able to say out loud that he, without making a fuss, carried out the command that he saw from the stands when he was little.