Coach Supports Julián Ahead of Bilbao Trip

The coach has thrown his support behind Julián, confirming the forward will travel with the squad to Bilbao and be available for selection.

“He’s training very well, he’ll be called up tomorrow, he’ll be part of the group that travels to Bilbao and we’re hoping for the best from him and all his teammates,” he said at his news conference, making it clear the door is wide open.

Then he went further, framing the situation as a turning point rather than a punishment.

“I’m very clear about it: for me, life is full of opportunities. And Julián now has an opportunity to get things right. We often spend our time judging, and we need to focus on doing it less and learning more.”

No public rebuke. No theatrical discipline. Just a challenge laid down in front of the player and the dressing room.

“I hope this has been a learning experience for him. And that he’s happy, and as Futre, whom I send a hug to, told him yesterday in a nice video, that he does it by scoring goals.”

The message could hardly be sharper: lesson learned, now prove it on the pitch.