Santi Cazorla Responds to Unfounded Claims Regarding Real Oviedo Coach’s Dismissal

Santi Cazorla has addressed rumors circulating on social media suggesting that he played a role in the dismissal of Veljko Paunovic from Real Oviedo.

Paunovic’s Departure and Replacement

Paunovic, who successfully guided Oviedo to promotion last season, was relieved of his duties and was substituted by Lucas Carrion on Friday.

Cazorla’s Denial of Involvement

There have been allegations that Cazorla, 40, influenced the decision to fire Paunovic, a claim he has firmly denied. He expressed his feelings on social media by stating, “I am unsure who deserves the most blame – those who fabricate stories about me or those who accept them as truth.”

Current Standing of Real Oviedo

Real Oviedo is currently positioned at 17th in the LaLiga standings.