Ponferradina coach Mehdi Nafti critiques tactical errors after derby loss

Ponferradina manager Mehdi Nafti expressed frustration following a recent derby match against Cultural, citing tactical errors and poor substitution management as reasons for the team losing control of the game.

Nafti admitted that while the team initially followed the game plan and managed to control the match, a series of forced changes and yellow cards disrupted their rhythm. He specifically noted that attempting to introduce more offensive players led to a loss of control in the midfield, allowing the opponent to regain momentum.

In previous press conferences ahead of the fixture, Nafti had emphasized the psychological importance of the derby and expressed a preference for playing in high-pressure, hostile environments. He also highlighted the need to improve the team's finishing in the final third despite having more opportunities to reach the opponent's territory compared to the previous season.