First minutes of the preseason
“The sensations were good. We don’t back down when we’re behind on the scoreboard and that’s the basis we have to have this year, fight for every play and every game. The team is gaining sensations in this first game, we have to all unite with the same idea and introduce the new players to our game. The initial sensations are good.”
Personal preparation
“Physicality is everything. Last year I had several injuries and they didn't let me show my game, I was never 100%. I'm working on it, football has these negative things, but you have to work hard and seek out the positives. With the attitude I'm having, I hope to get the best Juanpe.”
Exciting season
“We have spent two weeks focusing more on the physical aspect, what we like is playing matches. We’ve only had a short break, but we were looking forward to starting again. This year is very exciting, it’s a good first contact and the team will continue working to try to be 100%.”
Pastor and Baturina
“Alex was strong, he won practically all the duels. Roko is a player who comes to the fore, who knows how to turn and give continuity to the game. They are good teammates and we have to adapt them to the dynamic. Everything is positive and I am very happy with them.”
Team stamp
“Our foundation is fighting, determination and not giving up. We are one of the youngest squads and we mix that with the experience we have. In this category you have to have patience and quality, we have players with a lot of patience and we have to take that experience and know how to be there. Against Almería we didn’t back down.”
Work
“It's just another training session, we have to be consistent in what we're working on and not give up on any ball. That's the attitude we have to have and in the end the quality comes out, because we have the players for it.”
Izan Merino
“He’s a fantastic player, he is 18 years old and shows great maturity. He needs to gain experience and minutes, but he contributes like all the young lads who are here. The manager said that age doesn’t matter and we have enough quality to play both the youngest and the oldest.”
Good tone of the team
“We finished the competition late and didn’t lose much physical form, we have come in at a very good level. We are going to do what is necessary to go with our batteries charged for the first match.”