Sánchez aims to recover best version of Jesé

New UD former Las Palmas manager Albert Sánchez says he detected positive energy in his first squad meeting and plans to restore the team's identity ahead of Monday's trip to Oviedo.

Albert Sánchez has taken charge at UD Las Palmas and held his first squad meeting, reporting "a lot of positive energy" as he looks to shift the team's fortunes in LaLiga Hypermotion, where they currently sit outside the promotion places.

The Catalan coach will make his debut at Oviedo's Carlos Tartiere on Monday with just three training sessions under his belt. He plans to return to "the basics of the model" while introducing tactical tweaks, emphasizing that competition waits for no one. "There's a lot of work to do, it's a long process, but we have the most important thing — the willingness to change the dynamic, and there are reasons to be positive," Sánchez said.

He has not yet settled on his starting XI but confirmed he will make changes based on the away fixture. Sánchez wants to see a team that is "recognizable, with identity, personality and confidence on the ball" while being aggressive defensively. He also plans to restore the best versions of experienced players including Kirian Rodríguez, Manu Fuster, and striker Jesé Rodríguez, whose improved performance he believes will lift the whole team.