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Interview

Face to face with Diego and Ismael

MCFTV is back, talking to two Blue and White players about the team. On this occasion, it’s defenders Diego González and Ismael Casas.

Groups

Diego

"It’s great to be reunited with more teammates. It’s closer to reality, the football we’ve been playing for a lifetime, and it’s good for everyone”.

Ismael

"Well, I haven’t seen all the players properly yet, but I can see them up close. The more people in training, the better”.

 

Training sessions

Diego

“The exercises feel more real, there are more people taking part in each exercise and we have a little more contact with each teammate. It’s good for the training sessions”.

Ismael

"We’re working in the same way, same strength, tactics, shots at goal, which is the most important thing”.

 

LaLiga

Diego

"It’s good to establish dates, to have an idea of when we’re really going to start. When you don’t know it generates a degree of uncertainty which makes you more nervous. As we know the real date, we can set parameters for training and be more focused”.

Ismael

"We can’t wait to get started, hopefully it’ll be soon and we can get into the dynamic”.

 

Setting an example

Diego

"We need to be logical, aware of what’s happened, and set an example with what we’re doing. There’s no time to relax as we know how important this is, so we carry on as we have been doing”.

Ismael

"We are doing as much as we can. We’re not going out to eat or do anything outside. LaLiga is doing a great job and we’re trying to make it bear fruit”.

 

Malagueño heat

Diego

"We need to focus on the positive. The kick-off times will be ‘relatively cool’, as we know the weather here in Málaga. We need to adapt, play our game, as does the rival, and we’re already training in the heat so we’re used to it”.

Ismael

"The heat will have an impact, but we’re going to try to be on top form, so it affects us as little as possible. The later schedule will also be good for us”.

 

Malaguista fans

Diego

“Hopefully the fans will enjoy it as we do, from their homes, or wherever they are, and they send us all their support and encouragement. We’re going to fight, as will they, and despite the circumstances, it will be great to feel their support”.

Ismael

"The fans will support us from home and give us a boost to go out there focused and motivated”.