LThe controversy does not end. Bordalás tried not to add fuel to the fire, but did not want to shut up and valued the statements received in recent weeks by the coach, the president and some Athletic player prior to the second leg of the Cup semifinals. “We are focused solely and exclusively on the game. On putting on a great performance. It is a very important moment for the institution, the club and the fans. We are focused on that. There is an attempt to condition So obviously I’m not going to go into that. We are not interested. We are just a few hours away from a key match and give our fans a joy. There have been statements of all kinds insinuating that Valencia wasted time and did anti things, which are not allowed, but nothing is further from the truth. If you try to falsify reality, it is an attempt to condition the match.When we lose, nobody tells us anything, but when you win, the Bordalás-style joker appears.”
Motivation
“Our fans will give us the energy that Mestalla always gives us. The players are prepared to face this situation.”
Three centers?
“The drawing is not the most important thing. The important thing is to have balance. It was a reality that we have been trying not to concede goals for a long time. We have had significant difficulties. It was something that we had to improve. We have to interpret the game well”.
Have you tried conditioning?
“I don’t think it will start conditioned because we believe in the professionals and in the referees. We have fantastic referees. They have made all kinds of statements, but they are not going to be influenced in any way. They even talk to us about the model of the game. I am convinced that that 99% do not know how Valencia plays”.
Does it hit the team?
I am convincent that is yes. I already commented that against Barça I was angry and I didn’t end up happy. But we are in the present. Just as we had a great game in San Mamés, I am convinced that we will have a great game. I see it in the faces and the mood of the squad. He noticed very good sensations. There is a healthy atmosphere here and I have noticed that they are very attentive in all tasks, tremendously concentrated and responsible”.
Do you think that Valencianism trusts you?
“Honestly, I see it that way. I’m grateful that my commitment and dedication are valued. But I wouldn’t know why. I feel recognized and for any professional it’s a satisfaction and makes me give more of myself every day. I don’t want to disappoint the fans “.
fight for something more
“It is a unique opportunity to compete in a final. We are going to try to take advantage of it without any hesitation. Since I arrived I realized that being from Valencia is a feeling”.
match type
“It’s going to be a hard-fought match. Normally there are 22 players who give their all and the level of attention is maximum and everyone fights for each ball as if it were the last. There are times, when there is something so important at stake, they seem to lack, but this is football today. I expect a very close match”.
isolate template
“It is inevitable that the player also lives these moments. It is impossible to isolate them. To be a great player you have to know how to live with the pressure that important appointments give you. I don’t think they are going to accuse the expectation”.
young team
“Each game he plays is one more experience he has. The team has had enough moments to mature in record time. Here football doesn’t give you second chances. It’s the most important game and we have to know how to handle it. There are Athletic players who already they have experienced it, but we also have it and they are helping the youngest”
How are you?
I have enough experience and I have lived almost everything. This game has a huge impact and is also tremendously important to me.”
