the captain of Villarreal Raul Albiol He pointed out in a press conference that the goal in the first leg of the round of 16 of Conference Leaguewho will play this Thursday in Brussels against anderlechtis to achieve a good result that allows them to face the return against La Cerámica with more calmness.
“On Thursday we need to get a good result to play the second leg at home with our people with more peace of mind. This week there is also the Centenary Party where there will be a good atmosphere. It is a good week to gain confidence,” he said.
“I expect a hard game. In Europe, any game can make it difficult for you, we saw it in the group stage. So, if we don’t have a good day and we’re not focused, any team can lose. You. We have to get a good result in the first leg to play the second leg with guarantees”, he reiterated.
The veteran central defender admitted they face this tie in a better mood after chaining two league victories to end a four-match losing streak.
“We need to win after losing four games in a row. With these six points we gain confidence again because we see ourselves close to the European positions. Now we must focus on the games that we have we, especially Betis, considering that we can close the distance with them”, he commented.
“When you lose, it’s normal for doubts to arise and confidence to drop. We had to win against Getafe and we did it and we were able to dominate against Almería, but the most important thing is to add and see ourselves in good dynamics and that’s what’s important. We also have a few injuries which is always important to face the last part of the season”, he added.
Albiol pointed out that they will face the final stage of the season “not far from our goals, to enter Europe and the illusion of the Conference that as we progress we will give it a lot of importance and people will be the same. . It is an important European title, We will all be very excited to play a new European final”
The defender emphasized the importance of the recovery of injured players, as this means that the return of Gerard Moreno, Alfonso Pedraza, Gio Lo Celso and Jackson is essential.
“The recovery of injured players is important. There was a time when we were short of players. The other day it was shown in Gerard’s goal and you realize the importance of having many players available. We already know that Gerard the main player and the one who can solve a game for you. We haven’t been able to enjoy it to the fullest and continuously for a long time and we hope it will be like this until the end of the season”, he wished.
There is no news about its renewal
Regarding his renewal, Albiol revealed that he has not yet spoken to the club. “I am very calm, just like them, because in the end the important thing is performance and what I feel during the season. When I have to talk to them I will, but now I think about enjoying myself”.
“As we all know, you are celebrating your birthday and you are enjoying it more because you know that this is not going to be forever. I try to enjoy every week to the fullest. Every trip, feel good. The most important thing is that physically and mentally I feel good to perform and That the club is happy with me. If we all decide that I continue, there won’t be any problem”, he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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