Manolo González: "I'm going to give everything until the last day"

former Espanyol manager Manolo González faces mounting pressure after relegation-zone finish but vows to fight for the club until the end.

Manolo González held a tense press conference at Espanyol's training ground ahead of today's Copa del Rey match against Sestao River, fielding 26 questions mostly about his future. The manager acknowledged his position is under threat following the team's poor run of form—just four wins in 31 matches this season and now in the relegation zone for the first time. "I'm going to give everything until the last day for Espanyol," González said, emphasizing he has not yet heard from sporting director Monchi about his fate. He admitted he understands the criticism is justified when results disappear, but insisted he has always defended the club. González recognized the debate about his job security will likely continue throughout the season, particularly if Espanyol lose upcoming matches against Sestao and Villarreal on Friday. He reported the squad trained well and wants to play and win, with no need to address the uncertainty directly with the players.