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Press conference
Javi Gracia: “We are being very consistent and more effective”

Málaga CF coach, Javi Gracia held a press conference on Thursday at La Rosaleda’s press room: “We’re a good team, competing at a very good level.”

Málaga-Getafe

“We face a team whose main danger comes from the midfielders and strikers, with quick transitions and quality players.  We must be very attentive to this rapid gameplay on their attack, and we need to continue along the same lines we’ve been doing.  We are being very consistent and more effective in our attacking display, and we’re now experiencing a better time than we were several weeks ago.”

Winter transfer window

“I think Arnau and all his contributors have done a very good job and managed to incorporate some very valid players for us.  That makes me incredibly happy and I’m very much looking forward to the remainder of the season.  The most important thing now is the match against Getafe and achieving our objective as soon as possible.”

Ikechukwu Uche

“We know that during these months of January and February is the time when we see a higher percentage of injuries.  Ike’s qualities are the guarantee that he knows LaLiga, having played with other teams here, and I think he can help us and will adapt well to our style of play.  He can bring speed, goals, do a good job and has a lot of experience.”

Federico Ricca

“He joined us a few days ago.  Looking at the team’s situation, we need him to bring everything he can to the squad, along with Cifu.  In both cases they can bring skills that the team could need.  I think he’ll grow and adapt well as he needs to be with us.”

Competitive

“We’re a good team and I think we’re competing at a very good level.  We’re following a good line which gives us more confidence and security.  Looking beyond a match, we want to reach the figures that will help us to get to our objective, and have a more enjoyable season.”

Realism

“We’ve been through a season in which we were bottom of the table in match 12, and struggled a great deal to gain a point.  I give great value to every point and we must remain aware of the value of everything, however at the same time maintaining our aspirations, enthusiasm and ambition.”