Абелардо ФЕрнандес, getty images
According to Marca, the management of Espanyol decided on the candidacy of the new head coach of the team. The favorite for this position was Abelardo Fernandez.
Recall that earlier the Catalans fired Pablo Machin, who worked at the club for two months and became the second coach of the team this season..
Fernandez is best known for his work in Alaves, whom he coached from 2017 to 2019.. Abelardo was also called the candidate for the post of Betis manager..
It was previously reported that Espanyol is also considering the candidacy of his ex-football player Walter Pandiani.