La Liga
The Levante faces crucial days after the dismissal of Julián Calero and continues negotiations with Luis García Plaza, although the agreement is not yet finalized.
The Madrid-born coach has made it clear that he will only accept the position if the club guarantees significant reinforcements in the winter market, a condition that has escalated tension at a critical moment of the season, as reported by Futbol Fantasy.
Levante and Luis García Plaza's Demands
Levante needs to react after a very poor first half of the season, and Luis García Plaza's profile aligns with the club's roadmap. However, the coach wants certainty about the leeway to strengthen a squad lacking depth, hit by the lack of depth, and by decisions that have not yielded results. His stance is firm: without new additions, there will be no affirmative response.
The club acknowledges the clear deficiencies, and Julián Calero's departure necessitates redefining the project's direction. The defeat against Athletic hastened his dismissal, paving the way for an urgent search for a replacement capable of turning the situation around. In this scenario, Luis García Plaza's name remains at the top of the list.
For Levante, the coach's experience is a decisive factor. His track record in La Liga, his ability to manage crisis-ridden locker rooms, and his previous spell at Orriols make him a trusted choice. Nonetheless, his arrival depends on a firm commitment to reinforcements, something that President Pablo Sánchez has not publicly guaranteed.

Luis García Plaza and His Pending Return
Luis García Plaza continues to evaluate the offer while cautiously observing the team's sporting situation. He aims to avoid a scenario where the team suffers again due to a lack of resources, a plight experienced by other coaches who undertook projects without adequate structural support. His advisors emphasize that the key lies in the January signings.
The sporting management understands the coach's position. The team has accumulated only nine points in fourteen matches and occupies relegation positions. With two wins, three draws, and nine losses, the fragility is evident, and there is no room for delay in the reaction. The new coach's arrival must coincide with a profound change in the squad.
Following Julián Calero's definitive departure, the top brass has expedited the process. The decision was already internally contemplated due to the team's poor dynamics. Now, the aim is to finalize the return of a coach who led Levante to promotion in 2010, a memory that keeps his reputation intact within the organization.
Alternatives to the Coach's Succession
Although Luis García Plaza is the favorite, he is not the sole option. Diego Martínez emerges as an alternative, although his candidacy is seen more as a contingency plan than a top priority. Levante is keen on expediting the decision and aims to finalize the agreement quickly to focus efforts on the winter market.
Meanwhile, Vicente Iborra and Álvaro del Moral will take charge temporarily. Both will be on the bench in the Copa del Rey and the duel against Osasuna. The club defends their ability to provide stability and keep the team competitive while negotiations progress.
Levante is aware that time is not on their side. The urgency to accumulate points is pressing, and decisions need to be swift. The club trusts that the discussions with Luis García Plaza will yield positive results, allowing the new coach to lead the team's resurgence.
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