Otero rues Sporting’s loss: “Not at random”

Sporting left El Molinón with hurt feelings after losing to Eldense, adding their second consecutive defeat at home. As Sport reports, the rojiblanco players tried to balance disappointment with calm: “long faces, but tranquility” after the match, even though they admit the loss stings even more on home turf.

Juan Otero spoke openly from the dressing room. “The dressing room is hurt because here, with our fans, we always have to win,” he said, calling for self-criticism and harder work. He also pointed to a recurring issue in his analysis: “we’ve been good defensively, but the team is struggling in front of goal.” His conclusion was direct: “we have to be more clinical with our chances.”

Self-criticism and more intent

Otero put recent form into context as well: “four home games and only one win,” warning that the dropped points can weigh in over time. He believes the group remains together, but insists the reaction from the stands is understandable: “it’s normal for people to be angry.” On his own performance, he asked for more purpose and better timing: “I hope I can keep running, but when I’m facing the keeper or matched up with the centre-backs, and not just running around.”

“There’s still time”

Defender Andrés Cuenca echoed the need to reset. He stressed that the season still leaves room to turn things around: “there’s still a lot left.” In his view, the first half got “stuck” a bit, and although the second period started brighter—as they seemed to come out better—Eldense found the moment and scored. Cuenca summed it up bluntly: “it’s a game you can’t afford to lose.”

In short, Sport’s report highlights a shared message: an uncomfortable home defeat, a call for quicker improvement, and the urgency to sharpen up when the chances come.