Adrián González MD-1 Press Conference | Matchday 17 at Utah Royals | 07.28.26

Head coach Adrián González meets with the media ahead of the upcoming road match against Utah to discuss squad rotation, managing a heavy summer schedule, and tactical preparation.

He addresses how the team handles tight turnarounds, time zone changes, and recovery strategies with the medical and performance department during a demanding stretch. He also emphasizes the importance of utilizing the full squad, relying on team identity, and keeping players physically and mentally prepared to step up when needed. Additionally, the coach analyzes Utah's strong run of form, home momentum, aggressive pressing structure, and attacking threats, while outlining the defensive strategy needed to maintain aggressive pressure on the ball and protect the backline against vertical transitions and long balls.

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