In an interview with Deportes Cope Tenerife, Rodríguez addressed the team's recent slowdown on their path to promotion, marked by a streak of two wins, six draws, and one loss in the last nine matchdays. The defender admitted that the situation is becoming "a bit long" and that they are not achieving the desired results, though he highlighted that the team "continues to add points" and maintains its distance from the second-placed team.
“"It's getting a bit long for us, we're not getting the results we want."
The full-back attributed the difficulties to the "very, very, very complicated" nature of the competition, where all teams are fighting intensely in the final phase. He emphasized that "no one beats anyone just by their badge" and that rivals from the lower part of the table approach each match as "a final". Therefore, he urged the white-and-blue squad to focus on "taking it game by game and trying to win to achieve the objective."
In addition to competitive tension, Rodríguez mentioned key player injuries, including Nacho Gil, Alassan, Marc Mateu, and Javi Pérez. However, he identified the main problem as the team's own performance, admitting: "We are not as effective as we were at the beginning, in both areas." He is confident that a victory, which they will seek in Mérida, could be crucial for regaining confidence.
“"We are not as effective as we were at the beginning in both areas."
Aware of the "anxiety" among fans, David Rodríguez sent a message of calm and confidence, stating that he understands the supporters because he himself was a fan before joining the team. He asked for "patience" and assured the full commitment of the locker room to return the club to professional football, a "debt" they feel since last season's painful relegation.
On a personal note, Rodríguez feels "happy" to play for his island's team and approaches each match "as if it were a final," although he acknowledged some frustration over his goal drought this season. He fondly recalled his beginnings as a ball boy in a derby against UD Las Palmas in the 2013-2014 season, confessing that "being able to live and play in the stadium has always been a dream" for him, and therefore he will give his all to achieve promotion, which would be "something spectacular."
