Robert Moreno’s Granada is still hanging by a thread. The Nasrid, who have signed the worst league start of their last seasons, they trust that they will be able to reverse a situation that has already established some uncertainty in Nuevo Los Cármenes. They have barely added two points in the four days played so far and they have two draws and two losses in their locker. Added to this is the difficulty of having to visit a stadium like Camp Nou to measure up with a team like Fútbol Club Barcelona.. But that, to Luis Suárez (Santa Marta, Colombia, 1997) it doesn’t scare you. As much as it may be a stone in the way when it comes to redirecting the bad dynamics in which they are immersed and, therefore, begin to do what is truly urgent: add three.
Being on the verge of relegation -marked by Celta-, does not lower the ambition of a group that, after the departure of Diego Martínez, continues to try to get hooked on a new project. In the end, any change needs some time to adapt and the Colombian attacker also assures it on the eve of the game that will be played today at the Camp Nou. “Every change brings a process of difficulty. The whistle does not contribute, but subtracts,” he stressed in an interview with MARK alluding to the fact that, now, more than ever, they need the support of their fans, which has already manifested itself because the results are not coming.
Question. What is the team lacking at this start to the championship?
Answer. There are many changes that the new coach gives us. In the end, it is football and, even if you try to do it in the best way, a rival can do it better than you. We have been on the verge of winning against Valencia and we have been able to get some more points, except for the Vallecas game, which was a parenthesis that will not be repeated. It’s about competing and doing everything you can to win the games.
Q. Talk about many changes. Is it difficult for you to assimilate the new game idea that Robert Moreno wants to implement?
R. Like everything, at first, it usually costs. Every change brings a difficult process, but we are finding it. There are phases of the game in which we do very well. Now you have to do it for 90 minutes to be able to achieve the objectives and the victories.
Q. But is the magic of this wardrobe still intact?
R. It is clear. The base of last year is maintained, the great group and the union that we had and that we have. For that part, there is still that union that we will continue to have during this season.
Q. Do you understand the first criticisms of the technician? Is the locker room with him?
R. Of course. In the end, the fans demand results soon. They are processes that take time, but we hope that victory will come soon.
P. The first ‘whistles’ of the course were heard. How have you sat in the locker room?
R. We are exposed. I think that instead of whistling, you should support the players. In the end, the whistle does not contribute, but subtracts. If you clap, even if a pass fails or is not very successful, that applause fills the player.
P. Has talking about Europe hurt? Should we only speak of salvation?
R. Last year, even being in Europe and in high positions, there was always talk of permanence and that is the main objective of the club: to achieve salvation and then look up because we are an ambitious group. Although things are not happening now, we are a mentally strong group and within the field we will always go towards the goal of permanence.
Q. Do you see the team trained to reverse the situation?
R. Yes. We are fully trained. We have a very good squad and we are going to do it.
Q. The calendar doesn’t help. Are the next rivals intimidating?
R. It is First Division. At some point, we have to meet them. We do it now and we have to face it like all matches: with the desire to win and with the desire to go out onto the pitch to give everything. This is how we are going to do it with any LaLiga team.
P. A touched Barça arrives. Do you think it is the best time to visit the Camp Nou?
R. Going to the Camp Nou is always complicated, regardless of the moment that Barcelona is going through. We are going to go out and play our game. We are not going to think about whether they are right or wrong. We want the three points and we hope to bring us the first victory. It would be very nice to get LaLiga’s first win at that stadium.
P. They already did it last year. What is the recipe for storming the Camp Nou?
R. Busy. We know it in the locker room. We have to work hard to get points from that stadium, but we are psyched up and we are going to do it.
Q. Do you think that Barça is the weakest in recent years?
R. It is Barcelona. It has the best players in the world, even if the best has left for me, but they always have that obligation to go out and win titles and, therefore, they have the best.
P. What does Barça lose without Messi? Is it less scary to face them?
R. They lose the best player in the world. It is not scary to face Barcelona, but they do lose a very important player for them.
P. In the past, there was interest from Barça for your signing. Has the Catalan team knocked on your door again?
R. No. The summer was very calm. I was focused on recovering from the injuries I had last season to be able to exploit to the fullest in this course.
Q. Now would you be a starter in the Barça forward?
R. I am focused on Granada. I care about the team winning and being an important player to continue growing and bringing joy to the team.
P. Second year in First. You have started strong. What do you expect from this season?
R. The goal is that of the group, to get salvation soon, and then to start looking up. Personally, score as many goals as possible to help the team.
P. You already have two goals. Do you see yourself fighting for the Pichichi?
R. I don’t like to have a ceiling. I like to set big goals for myself, but I don’t like to say them. It’s something personal. I can only say that I am not going to put a ceiling on myself and that I am going to try to score as many goals as I can.
P. Soldier, Bacca … Are you great teachers for a young forward?
R. For a young forward like me, being able to be with players who have a lot of goals and games in the First Division is very good. Last year it was Soldado, Molina himself and, now, Bacca, who continues to help me on a day-to-day basis to improve on the small details that I am missing. It is enriching.
Q. You know him well. Do you see Diego Martínez trained to sit on a bench like Barça’s?
R. Diego Martínez is a coach capable of everything. If that door opens for you, I hope everything goes well for you.
P. Do you miss Diego Martínez in the locker room?
R. He is a coach who left his mark on the club for everything he achieved, but, in all moments of life, there are changes. It has been a change for the club and we are taking it in the best way. The only thing missing is victory, which is sure to come soon.
P. There is no ceiling. What are your goals?
R. I want to be one of the best strikers in the world. If you do not set those goals, you are a conformist. I am not. I like working to be the best every day and, for that reason, I don’t like roofing myself.
Q. After the first results, would a draw be a good result against Koeman’s?
R. We always go out to fight for the three points, the game goes better or worse, but we always come out psyched for the victory.
