Real Sociedad

“I think it’ll be a very interesting match. We’re up against a team whose style of football I love. They’ve been the most consistent team of the season in regard to their attacking style, in my opinion. They are a top level side”.

Alternative to Camacho

“We manage alternatives, not only in terms of players, but also systems, with respect to the absence of Camacho. After seeing the training sessions, we continue to have same doubt. We have the alternative of playing with José Rodríguez, Recio in midfield, close to Fornals, 4-3-3…In any case we’ll get it right as all the guys are on good form and we’re facing a rival that will spike our attention, as well as the players”.

Manager of the month in April

“Receiving awards like this is great, but I’m quite modest about it. This is a team sport, a collective work, so the fact that the coach receives this award says a lot about the coaching team as a whole. I’m grateful for the accolade, but I also receive it in their name”.

Juanpi’s recovery

“Juanpi is doing great, surprisingly he’s very well, but we have to remain cautious as he can’t stop over the holidays. He’ll have to continue training, working and staying alert, but he’s doing well. I’ve seen him all week, he’s in good shape with no discomfort, meaning he should be at full fitness by July.

Academy

“We must be optimistic, it’s something that has been requested here for some time. If the players in the youth ranks needed a first team coach to watch them, I’ll do so, and if we have the facilities, then all the better. Little by little, and this has coincided with our arrival and our desire to see the players as the construction of the facilities gets underway.