The Colombian team will face the Unionistas of Salamanca.
This Wednesday, December 4, the Spanish clash between Rayo Vallecano and Unionistas de Salamanca will take place in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Reina Sofía stadium.
On this occasion, Vallecas coach Iñigo Pérez held a press conference where he responded to the media and analyzed key topics before the match.
“It’s a great match to play. There’s too much incentive to not be focused. We’re very excited to get through this round and continue moving forward in this tournament,” he said. declared.
Regarding the opponent, the coach said: “They are a team that has the means to eliminate us if we are not prepared, just like another Primera team last year or FC Barcelona.”
Pérez also addressed the situation of Colombian player James Rodríguez, who had no minutes in several matches and did not play in the first round of the Copa del Rey when Vallecas crushed Villamuriel 5-0.
On this occasion, James was absent due to an injury suffered during training, and the coach confirmed: “James did not travel to Palencia, but he is fit and will be with us tomorrow. James will play tomorrow I’m delighted with James, but I have a big squad and I’m trying to manage it in the best way for the best performance of the team.”
It is worth mentioning that the Colombian’s situation at Rayo Vallecano continues to generate mixed opinions among supporters, as he has remained on the bench since his debut on September 16 against Club Atlético Osasuna in the fifth day of La Liga Española.
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