Jose Bordalás he knows that each game is an opportunity to improve what was done in the previous one. And his team, Valencia, comes from doing a very bad first half in the Sánchez Pizjuán against Sevilla. For this reason, Saturday’s game against him Athletic it is an opportunity to remove the thorn. Of course, the coach spoke of clear errors and does not lower his speech, “because the players know it.” And he is designated as the main responsible. He has not wanted, yes, to anticipate if there will be a change in the goal that Cillessen would return to after Mamardashvili’s errors.
Racic Helder Costa
Coach decisions. They have to reach a better level, they know it, I have discussed it with them, in order to compete at a better level. They are decisions, they are working at a good level.
Right interior. Jason and Yunus.
It is inevitable to remember Carlos Soler because he is a great player with a great level. Musah had participated against Madrid and ended up very fatigued. That is why we consider that Jason could play from the beginning. But that game was sentenced very soon and everything we had worked for was ruined. Yunus is a player who works well, very good at driving, but he has to work spaces well. The rival players, they know it, they know it and that is what we are working on.
Maxi
He’s performing at a great level. We can have different perceptions. The fact that he has scored a goal, you have to stay with the work that he is doing, that works, that presses, that gives relief to the team. I will always put in the eleven those who I consider to be the best for that game.
Goal debate
I don’t usually give the names of the players who are going to participate out of respect for them. So far Mamardashvili has been playing and there are several teammates who are working well. You will see it tomorrow. For us there is no debate, we work every day so that the team gives the maximum performance and align those we consider to be the best to face this match.
Illusion of the fans, unless?
It is inevitable that the fans will be solved. I have never been carried away by any kind of euphoria. We have lost two games to two great rivals like Madrid and Seville. We know the reasons that have hit us and weighed down on us. We CANNOT look back. This is a long distance race. Neither in four days were we that good nor in the next two the team is so weak.
Football players. Mistakes
Much less point to anyone. When I talk about mistakes they are obvious, they are there. Players know it, they are obvious. I am the first responsible. We have scored five goals in 27 out of 190 minutes. There is no reason to understand that anyone is being singled out. I know
It’s hard to get into the games
Everything requires a period, a process. The competition does not give you many options and we know it. We all know that we must improve, it has already happened in Pamplona. Unfortunately it happened again on Wednesday, we are aware, we must be more attentive in the beginning. Do not let the rival surprise us. There is no place in professional football for relaxation, the footballers themselves comment on it because we all agree.
Athletic, this Saturday’s rival
It is a historic, strong team, despite the loss against Rayo it is making a good start. It is a strong team, orderly, it is working well. He is going to be a complicated, difficult opponent, many alternatives in his game, he has speed, he defends well.
Return of Marcelino to Mestalla
I don’t usually talk about rival technicians, and I don’t judge their work. He was here, he did a great job, but right now he is Athletic’s coach. You will try to win. Our obligation is to play a superb game to recover the points that escaped.
Greet you? Yes, there is no reason otherwise. Things happen in football because we defend the interests of our club. There is tension that is then forgotten. My intention is to greet you, they deserve the utmost respect.
Hard week of matches
Week with difficult games, it is a game to try to recover good feelings and good results to continue in the improvement process.
Wass
Okay, he’s a footballer who comments on it when he has a problem. His feelings are good, he has played practically everything. This summer has been special due to the dispute in important championships and there are more injuries than usual, not only in Valencia but in all teams. He is intelligent, with experience if he notices any problem he will tell us.
Marcelino knows Valencia
Marcelino has worked well with his teams, we know him for his experience and trajectory. You have the obligation to know the weak points of the rival. We have players who know him. They give you data from the past, but now he is managing another team, they are different protagonists. It has nothing to do with what you developed here. The experience makes us improve.
Do you like to be compared to Marcelino’s Valencia?
I don’t pay attention to those details, I think about the team, trying the best performance. That remains for the fans, we focused on the day to day. Sometimes the past is talked about because it is inevitable and in the moment in which we are. He is a rival with a great track record. The coincidence is that there is Marcelino, who did well at Valencia.
Direct rival Athletic?
Now we cannot speak of direct rivals, I attach importance to the immediate match. I don’t think they are direct rivals because we are at the beginning, but the points at stake are very important.
