Igor Oca urges Leganés to widen margin before Deportivo Vs Leganes
Igor Oca said C.D. Leganés must widen its distance from the relegation zone before deportivo vs leganes on Friday, and he linked that demand to a short-term target: keep the margin from shrinking. Leganés goes into jornada 38 of LALIGA HYPERMOTION at Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR at 18:30 hours.
The coach framed the trip to A Coruña as more than a routine league match. He said the team has the obligation to widen that gap to reach its objective, and added that the first challenge is already tomorrow.
Oca and Leganés
Oca delivered that message on Thursday in his pre-match press conference. He said the squad must compete with its own weapons and take the points it needs, a line that places the focus on execution rather than excuses.
He also said Leganés had conceded four goals in its previous match, a result that changed the mood around the group. Even so, he pointed to a broader defensive record, saying the team concedes few goals and had only lost one home match in 2026.
ABANCA-RIAZOR and the absences
The trip to ABANCA-RIAZOR comes with multiple absences that will force changes. Cissé, Marvel and Guirao are out through suspension, while Franquesa and Leiva have discomfort that keeps them from taking part.
Melero is in much better condition, but the club decided not to include him in the traveling squad. Jorge and Peña are expected to complete the week next week and may be available for the home match.
Daily contact in Leganés
Oca said contact with the sporting management is daily and part of coexistence inside the club. He also said the players met after the last match to discuss certain issues, which he treated as part of keeping the group aligned after a difficult stretch.
He pointed back to Málaga, where Leganés faced a similar situation with fewer points of difference, and said the team managed to handle that setting. He added that he is happy with the players available, but the absences force the staff to adjust the team.
The immediate task is simple: survive Friday’s test with enough control to protect the margin that Oca keeps stressing. Leganés need the points, and the coach has made the target plain before the ball is kicked at 18:30 hours.
