He arrived within the crimson and gold membership with Real Madrid’s motto of “winning is in our DNA,” on his lips. Having coached superstars like Lucas Vasquez, Diego Llorente, Casmiero, Denis Cheryshev and Rodrygo in within the youth system of Los Blancos, East Bengal followers had hoped that Manuel Manolo Diaz could be the right alternative for Robbie Fowler to take cost of their beloved membership, regardless of final minute tussle between the membership and investor Shree Cement.
But issues went downhill as soon as the season began and after going 8 matches with out a win, together with a humiliating loss within the derby towards ATK Mohun Bagan, his sacking was inevitable. He had include lofty aspirations however left disenchanted.
In an unique chat with Indian Express he talks about his time in Indian soccer and in addition takes a dig at East Bengal’s ‘management.’
Diaz was coach when East Bengal have been defeated 0-3 by ATK Mohun Bagan on November 27 final 12 months. (Twitter)
East Bengal is dealing with ATK Mohun Bagan this Saturday. Do you suppose East Bengal underneath new coach Mario Rivera can handle to win towards a group that drew their final match towards Odisha FC?
Let’s wait to see how the sport goes. In my opinion, they can not.
Do you continue to observe East Bengal matches from Madrid?
I simply observe the outcomes. Nothing extra.
Looking again at your stint with East Bengal, what do you suppose really went incorrect? You have managed some well-known footballers at Real Madrid through the years. What occurred right here?
I’ve already stated that East Bengal doesn’t have the extent to compete within the Indian Super League (ISL). The fault lies with the administration for making the squad. We can’t simply solely blame the gamers.
Besides, I didn’t signal any present gamers within the squad. I simply beneficial two names, one Sidoel Darren, second one was Antonio Perosevic. The squad doesn’t have depth to compete in a prime league like ISL. The group was poorly-made. Moreover, six foreigners have been chosen who had no ISL expertise. I ought to have spoken to earlier coach Robbie Fowler earlier than taking over the job.
Whom among the many administration group are you referring to?
Srenik Sett (from investor Shree Cement) is a really unhealthy skilled. The gamers advised this to me as nicely. It is a disgrace {that a} group like East Bengal with a lot wealthy historical past and legacy has managers like Sett, his son or the colonel (CEO Shivaji Samaddar). They usually are not skilled in any respect. Even the gamers are not looking for them. The investor mustn’t have put these folks in these positions to start with.
I’ve already stated that East Bengal doesn’t have the extent to compete within the Indian Super League (ISL): Ex-manager Diaz. (Twitter)
There have been questions raised too while you didn’t play Adil Khan. And that you could possibly have dealt with the group in a greater manner.
Of course (there have been allegations). Adil Khan refused to play in a recreation and to me, it was a really critical lack of professionalism. If you speak about his abilities, I believe he’s a participant of poor high quality.
Were all of the footballers joyful underneath your teaching?
Everything appeared excellent to me. But the administration made a multitude from the very starting.
After your departure East Bengal underneath interim coach Renedy Singh confirmed some gritty, spirited soccer. What is your tackle that?
Phenomenal. Everything appears excellent to me.
After a number of winless matches even former boss Alejandro Menendez Garcia took to Twitter to verify that he has not beneficial your identify?
(No feedback)
For all East Bengal followers 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/JPKJiK1m99
— Alejandro Menéndez (@Alemengar) December 24, 2021
Do you plan to return again to Indian Football or to East Bengal sooner or later?
With this administration in East Bengal proper now, it’s inconceivable. If there’s any critical mission from East Bengal or some other facet with a squad of gamers who will have the ability to compete and win the ISL, then in fact.
What are your present plans after leaving East Bengal?
Well, being involved with soccer in my nation once more and ready for a mission to return to coaching!
