Manuel Pellegrini has appeared before the media to assess tomorrow’s game against the Getafe at Benito Villamarin. The blue ensemble has lost the first six league games. “Soccer happens those things. We have all had to live it, play with a team of that nature. But that It does not have to confuse us or believe that an easy team is coming. The defeats have been minimal. They have played good games and in no case are we going to trust each other. This extreme situation greatly increases the intensity of the teams. We have to be focused on ourselves and on making a good game, “said the Chilean.
But he has also had time to claim equality in schedules. The technician showed his discomfort at having to play on a Monday with Alavés and on Thursday host Leverkusen. “I already gave my opinion and I repeat it. They give rivals an advantage for no reason. The Leverkusen play on Saturday, not even Sunday. I don’t understand why they put us on Monday. Recovery is going to be less for us, as it already happened against Celtic, but we will prepare well. “
Round numbers in front of Betis
“They are statistics that are good to have but I want to improve the statistics by beating Getafe. What is important is having only lost three games this year. And some of those defeats are even unfair results. That has given the squad a confidence to feel competitive, playing the same as anyone. Hopefully it lasts over time. Surely more defeats will come but when they come, it will be when the rival surpasses us. That requirement must be demonstrated for what we are capable of “
Three competitions
“We have to focus on Getafe, win three points and see how far it gives us. The statistics show that this team is qualified to play important things. Three competitions demand a lot, the rest are speculations that must be demonstrated on the court”
Míchel’s situation
“In our profession we are always questioned. Surely Míchel has the conviction in himself, he does not think that and he does think about winning the game. In our case exactly the same. Regardless of the other team, it will not be easy. The previous results are not useful for us. win this game “
Involvement of William Carvalho
“Not only his case, but everyone’s. As a coach, you have the obligation to demand the maximum from all the players. When you have a player of that potential, you have to demand what you can give. Today we have a committed squad. , which is seen on and off the field “
Costume commitment
“I am especially happy for Joel. I already said it, we have three goalkeepers and he is being the one who stays out several times. It is normal for them to get angry when they do not play, but the contribution they give from outside is very great. One as a coach is happy for that reason, but this is very changeable and the situation of the players can change. We want to have a better season than the last one and for this it is to have optimal all the players “
Kike Beautiful
“Kike for me was no surprise. He did the whole preseason with us. He gives himself a lot in all the games. He talks a lot and has command. I’m happy for his performance and we added one more player for the three competitions.” “He has joined the discipline of the subsidiary with the recovery of Pezzella and also Marc Bartra, but he will continue training with us as a substitute for Víctor Ruiz all week”
