With Real Mallorca languishing in the relegation bottom three of La Liga, it came as no surprise when news broke on Monday night that 47-year-old Basque coach Jagoba Arrasate had been sacked.
It’s expected that ex-player Xisco Campos will take training on Wednesday prior to our vitally important league game in Palma on Saturday night against Real Sociedad. There are reportedly three candidates on the shortlist. However, it’s unlikely that island resident and-ex Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp will be available as he is too busy filming another Trivago advert!
One name who would please our fan base is Luis Garcia Plaza, who was here between 2020 and 2022, getting the club promoted from the second division. When he left the Son Moix, he said he would return in a heartbeat if asked to coach here again.
The curse of the Basque coaches continues, as Arrasate becomes the ninth one to lose their job before their contract was completed. He is expected to give a press conference at 12.30pm on Tuesday.