Goalkeeper Owono’s 12-match ban feels light – Tenerife coach

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has received a 12-match ban following a collision with Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who tragically died the following day. Tenerife manager Álvaro Cervera acknowledged that the suspension might seem lenient compared to other cases, but emphasized that the disciplinary committee adhered to existing regulations.

Cervera stated that the committee could only consider the incident on the pitch and not the tragic outcome, explaining that the 12-match ban was the maximum allowed under the current regulations. The disciplinary committee based its decision on the referee's report, which detailed Owono's violent strike on De Miguel's chest with excessive force.

Cervera admitted that returning to training and preparing for competitive football has been challenging for his players, who are still grappling with their grief. He acknowledged that while some players may welcome football as a distraction, others could find it difficult to cope. The manager also expressed uncertainty over whether his players were emotionally ready to return to action, emphasizing that true normality is not something that can be set aside or pushed to the back of their minds.