Real Oviedo sporting director David Fernández has confirmed the club will not pass up the January transfer window as an opportunity to strengthen the squad. The announcement comes with the team tenth in the Segunda División on 11 points from eight games, and following the recent signing of forward José Luis Morales.

Fernández made the club's position clear. "No se puede renunciar a una ventana de fichajes porque creo que es, técnicamente hablando, es una posibilidad de poder incorporar jugadores," he explained. The executive pointed to an injury situation affecting some recent signings as a key concern driving this planning. Oviedo analyses its squad daily to be prepared for such setbacks.

Injuries drive the search

The recovery of injured players is one of the club's main expectations for the coming months. Fernández detailed that the injuries have different causes, but the club focuses on supporting the players and seeking a solid and swift recovery. This context, combined with an irregular league start of three wins, two draws and three defeats, shows the need for squad depth. The team has managed just one win in its last five matches, a run of form that has slowed its progress up the table and reinforces the need for new additions.

Full support for Calero

The sporting director also reiterated absolute support for coach Julián Calero, with whom he maintains daily communication. "Con Julián hablamos cada día, estamos en la línea de apoyarle, de exigirle, de estar en contacto permanente," Fernández stated. This coordination is key for planning potential moves in the winter market, which will primarily aim to bolster the attack. The team faces its next match at home against leaders Eibar on October 12th, a fixture listed on the schedule.

Fernández expressed great satisfaction with the arrival of José Luis Morales, whom he sees as an important asset for the project. The club made 17 signings prior to this statement and values the daily progress of the group, though admits integrating so many new players takes time. The immediate goal is to overcome adversity, work together, and use the January window to add talent that helps climb the standings. Real Oviedo will act in the winter market to reinforce the attack once it assesses the recovery of its injured players.

The original report is at elcomercio.es