Juanfran Funes: "We're missing something more"

Málaga manager Juanfran Funes admitted his side lacks something extra after losing 1-2 to Racing Santander, leaving them winless in La Liga with five draws and seven defeats.

Málaga manager Juanfran Funes analysed his team's 1-2 defeat to Racing Santander, criticising a poor twenty-minute spell in the second half that proved decisive. "We can't afford those twenty minutes in the second half. I think we competed badly and they punished us in that space of time," he said, noting a good first-half performance and an expulsion that followed.

Funes acknowledged the team needs to improve to secure their first La Liga win this season, standing at five draws and seven defeats. "We're missing something more, but right now what's important is thinking how we can give a little bit more. These are difficult moments and we're not being capable of giving our people a victory," he lamented, understanding fan frustration directed at the board.

The manager also highlighted the injury to young Spanish defender Rafita as a factor, noting it prevented a tactical switch to four at the back at half-time. Funes drew parallels to his difficult start last season, insisting solutions must come from within the squad.