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14:37About Vallecas’ predecessors:

“The loss of Álvaro is important for Rayo, when they go out in a counterattack or transition, Álvaro gives them a lot of depth, but Bebe or De Frutos can play. They have very good players. It is difficult for us because it is a tough field. , they play the second game well, It’s really hard to come out.”

14:36About his words about the environment:

“I said what I thought. At half-time against Alavés I realized that many were affected by the external criticism and I insisted that they free themselves. That’s why I said in a press conference that it affects us , but I never put it as an excuse for the level of play, we played poorly in the first half because of us. What affected us? Of course, but I don’t make excuses.”

14:34About Ter Stegen

“Tomorrow Marc will not be with me and everyone trusts Iñaki Peña, who is 100% ready.”

14:34About the Source:

“No problem with De la Fuente, problem with the calendar and too many games.”

14:33About Gavi’s management of the RFEF:

“No, I have a very good relationship with De la Fuente. He called me on Monday or Tuesday and we talked, I have a very good relationship with him and also with Luque. I don’t see that it is a problem of coach management but of the calendar. At his age he has played a lot and the calendar is full of games and that has caused injury in addition to bad luck.

14:32About Gavi withdrawal:

“It is a significant loss, a shame, he is an irreplaceable player because of the passion, desire and courage he put in. He is a player who contributed a lot to us and tomorrow is a game where we will definitely need Gavi. Vallecas is always a field very complicated and in recent times we have not been able to win. We recover players and with the mentality and desire to see if we finally beat Rayo.”

14:30Xavi Hernández’s press conference begins.