Iñigo Pérez began the press conference remembering last day’s match against Real Madrid: “You always imagine that everything good that happened in the previous game could be repeated and I think that is just what we should try. In terms of intensity and reaction it is important to be able to repeat it, knowing that no match is the samebut we have to be able to be in this dynamic.”
He also highlighted the injuries that Villarreal faces: “They have casualties that they didn’t have before. They were players with good numbers and with great importance in regards to defense, but this does not mean that his level will drop. We know the potential they have and it is important that we are recognizable.”
Villarreal – Rayo Vallecano from last season. Source: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images
The Pamplona coach continued the press conference discussing the topic of the winter market and possible signings and departures: “I never ask for anything, everything is a consensus. Here we try to be very analytical and not be guided by the results, but rather see what the strengths and weaknesses are to form the squad. I don’t need any players at the moment.”.
Furthermore, he also wanted to talk about rival remembering the background of last year: “He Villarreal maintains the essence of last year although it has incorporated new players. Both last year and this year they still have their main weapons, good transition, powerful game, very aggressive… We will have to be very aggressive offensively because we know that they have great defensive potential.”.
Villarreal – Rayo Vallecano from last season. Source: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images
Lastly, he spoke of the self-esteem of the team after the draw against Real Madrid: “When you work hard and you get a rewardthat physical effort is less noticeable, it is clear that it has been worth it. This is what Rayo Vallecano has”.
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