Pezzolano retracted his statement, saying it was poorly worded and misleading.

Coach Paulo Pezzolano, Real Valladolidhas apologized for derogatory remarks allegedly made on a Uruguayan radio station, saying that his expressions were “terrible” and that he never intended to say anything about the city “because it’s amazing.”

“I expressed myself poorly and caused a misunderstanding. When I said a particular city, I meant it was a great place with warm people, but when I entered the stadium, I heard a lot to the contrary,” he pointed out. Pezzolano At a press conference.

“When I said Valladolid is a special city, I meant that it is a wonderful place with warm people.”

Paulo PezzolanoReal Valladolid manager

He also explained that he did not want to be disrespectful or provocative when, taking the microphone from the balcony of the town hall in front of a packed crowd of fans in the Plaza Mayor, he sarcastically called on them to join in the chant “Pezzolano resign.” “I’ve heard the same thing many times in the stadium this season,” he said.

Pezzolano He said he did this “in jest” and that he wanted to “eliminate” any attempts against him “so that everyone can celebrate and enjoy what has been achieved.”

However, if anyone felt affected, he commented that he never intended to “cause any harm”, but rather that he is very sorry, because he had intended to “turn the page to be able to live to the fullest the success that has been achieved in a very difficult year to be promoted”, stating that he would like to culminate by winning his second championship this coming Sunday. Tenerife.

“Everyone deserves that cup.”

“We need that cup because everyone deserves it. It’s the perfect cup to end a season that has been long because of the complexities that have come before. Despite that, we managed to get promoted faster than anyone else”, said the Uruguayan. The coach is already focused on the last games. Tenerife.

And regarding this, Pezzolano He warned that although “nothing is at risk” for the island team, which has been relieved of that pressure in recent days, “it is a formidable rival that wants to perform well in front of its fans”, but it is clear that he also states: , the main enemy of his team, which will be each of their heads.

In this sense, the coach has indicated that he intends to take to the field “players at 100 percent strength”, thus making it clear that there may be changes, some of which will be mandatory due to injuries or the team situation, accumulating warnings from several players.

Masip and Zamora trophies

Their goal is to be second division champions, and if that means Jordi Masip It would also be a plus if he could win the Zamora trophy, awarded to the goalkeeper with the fewest goals, but he is clear that “it’s all about the team and then adding that final victory.”

Regarding the statement released this Thursday: Real Valladolidwhich served as a “slap on the wrist.” Pezzolanohe commented that “everything the club does is going well” and said that he would always support the club as his intention is always to “do the best for the organization”.

When asked about continuing with the Blanquivioleta team, he said his current focus was “to beat Tenerife”, but revealed that he was already making preparations because “next year’s first division will be very different”.

“I have a contract and I want to continue, because we are all human and we make mistakes but the club knows everything we have done and what we are going to do,” he added, in order to claim a contract to continue as Valladolid’s bench-top for next season.