Diego Alonso: “It’s a final, but for the whole club”

Diego Alonsocoach of Sevilleknow what’s at stake this wednesday against PSV Eindhoven in a key duel Champions, which the Uruguayan described as “final” and could mean the final test for his continuation in office. The Andalusian team has not won since its arrival and, after the last defeat in San Sebastiann, he feels external pressure, although he makes sure that the group works well and that the reward will come.

However, he believes that the duel against the Dutch is a final for the whole club, not just for him. “I am part of Seville and the match is a final for everyone, for the players, for the coach, for the staff, for the fans… it is a final for the club,” he said, clarifying that he is not worried about a possible dismissal. He was also asked if he feels the support of the club. “I absorb criticism naturally, it is daily bread for us coaches. We have to hold on, garlic and water… I feel the confidence of the footballers, who are involved and know the reward is ahead. We have to keep pushing because we don’t know if the reward is one hundred meters away or one meter away. If we stop pushing, stop believing, stop fighting… we will definitely never know. The blows we receive, the dark cloud that is above us, will not end. “If we win, what we are looking for will start to appear, which is a positive streak,” he said.

Diego Alonso He wanted to clarify, in response to questions, something he said after the match Anoeta which disappointed fans, as it was one of the best games since his arrival. “One of the best, what I said. But the message is also for my players. During the week we were doing things to be more solid in defense and if you remember we only scored three times in the first half, two goals. When I speak, I also speak for them, to strengthen them. I liked the posture, the involvement, the commitment… sometimes these are the things that the coach sees and the fan doesn’t. There is no stopping to recognize that we have to give more,” he insisted.

The Uruguayan knows there is no patience in today’s football and his team still hasn’t won. “Haven’t won yet League and champion This is not expected nor is it normal. We also came here because the result has not yet arrived. Coaches have arrived who have not been able to improve. We’re here for that, I don’t listen to what’s out there, I try to improve my players and give them the confidence to perform.”

“hurt and beaten”

He also defined the team’s state of mind. “We are hurt and defeated by the result. It hurts us a lot, but to get out of this situation the only thing left is to work. We are in a bad moment, but we are talking about going to the round of 16 of Champions. We have to keep fighting because the reward can be a hundred meters away or it can be one away,” he insisted.

The former Uruguayan coach assured that the pressure does not come from the need and comments from outside. “You put the most pressure on yourself, in any job. The pressure is on tomorrow, Sunday in the League, Wednesday in cup… etc. The results are decisive for the coaches. Having the race allows me to be here and we know that if we don’t win…”

Regarding the rival, Alonso He believes that his team will have to suffer to win: “It will be an even match. He PSV “It is a very good team, it has had very good results, it is a strong team, with good wingers, with good people at the top… We have to be in the details, in a high level, play. perfect… because we need it too.”

And finally, he referred to the fans. “The atmosphere is important, our fans. They have always supported us and what we will do is return that trust with success.”