UD Las Palmas
“I saw them live and we’re facing an opponent who, like the other day in Córdoba, can put in strong performances. They are a solid candidate to be at the top. A team that needs very little to hurt you. Offensively they have a lot of quality, and defensively they handle different structures well. It’s a very nice match for everyone, against a great opponent, and we’re going into it with a lot of confidence after the win the other day. I’m confident we can show our best version, and that way we can compete against any rival, looking for a victory away from our stadium.”
Pastor’s injury
“A huge blow. In every way. He’ll come back stronger. Life puts you to the test. In time, things will be better. We have to be close to him. It makes me really upset, these are unlucky injuries. A painful situation for the team. The other day he was the best player on the pitch. This has to make us stronger. It’s football, and we have to look for solutions by stepping up.”
Solutions
“As coaches, we have to adapt to the profiles of the players we have. Javi and Álex’s level was very high, also because Murillo and Einar’s level was very high. We will find solutions, with different characteristics, for the model and the idea that we have.”
Dorrio
“He will have a specific training plan. He’s coming from training on his own. He’s a very explosive player, full of energy, very dynamic… Little by little, I think he’s a player who will help us in the right winger position, providing depth, and who will bring competitiveness to the squad. We’ll take it step by step with him.”
Niño
“Great news for Adrián, and a situation that’s ‘ours’ because of the level he has shown. In just two matches he’s already called up to the U-21, and we’re very happy for him. I’m glad for the boost it gives him, and on the day against Granada we’ll look for solutions. Selfishly, it penalises us, but we have young players, and this commitment is very nice, even though it comes with this price to pay.”
Personal
“I want to convey that, for us to stay, we need to have a great season this year. Achieve a better result than last year and then see how far we can go. I feel enormous affection from the club and from the people, this is my home, and there’s nowhere I’ll be better than here. I want to transmit that energy and be ambitious. And dream. Fight to be among the top 10, that’s the ambition I want to pass on to my players. What we did last year isn’t enough. I want to win and take a step forward. The club and the fans deserve the very best.”
