“We are pressing well up the pitch, and we have more possession”
Carlos Puga spoke at a press conference at La Rosaleda this afternoon. “If we perform well in terms of intensity and commitment, we won’t make things easy for Las Palmas,” he stated.
Next match
“We face the match in the best possible way and will try to get the three points, which is what will allow us to build good momentum.”
Personal
“I’ve felt very good. I’m already getting into form for the season ahead, happy to start playing and to be able to show a good version of myself.”
“Rotations? It will depend on who is in the best condition, but in a 42-match league there will be minutes for everyone.”
Objectives
“The objective is to improve on what we did last season. Right now, the goal is 50 points. Once we secure them, we’ll see if we can push for the playoffs or look further down. First, survival, then we’ll see.”
Las Palmas
“They are a team that has come down from the First Division with good players, but if we perform well in terms of intensity and commitment, we won’t make it easy for them. In the two years I’ve been here, no match has been easy for our rivals. We’ll compete and try to get as much as possible.”
Pressure and possession
“We’re pressing well up the pitch, ranking among the top five in possession in the final third, and once we sharpen up in front of goal, we can win games two or three nil.”
Position
“I’ve played as a winger or wing-back, and if I have to play there, I’m happy to do so. I don’t mind playing as a winger.”
Tactical analysis
“Yes, we’re trying to keep the ball more and impose ourselves on opponents in the final third. The coach asks us to press high, force opponents into mistakes, and create clear goal-scoring chances.”