Marcelino: “It’s very difficult to get to Europe”

The coach of Villarreal, Marcelino Garcia Toralhe assured this Friday, on the eve of facing the Almeriathat his team did not set its goal for the final stage of the championship to reach a certain position in the standings but rather to add 21 points that are still up for grabs.

“We have to come out every game to win. Respect our team, our fans and ourselves. We must fight to be as high as possible,” the Asturian said at a press conference, adding that “the game and the results will tell how far we will go.”

“Now, we don’t think about where we will end up. We are adding points, but it is very difficult to get to Europe,” added the coach, predicting a difficult match against Almería, where he recalled that, despite being low, they achieved positive results in their field.

“At home against teams like Girona, Valencia, Betis, Atlético are great,” explained Marcelino, who added that Almería, despite taking a while to win their first game, managed to win in Las Palmas and draw in San Sebastián in the last few days. “We are restless. We have to be responsible, consistent and even more so away from home,” warned the Asturian coach, pointing out that the game time, 4:15 pm, could affect the match.

“We expect a difficult match that will require our best version. We all thought that Almería would add more points than it has,” said Marcelino, who highlighted that the Almeria team “is deserved better results in many games.” “We have to be very attentive and defend well. They are fast and with good transitions. Their biggest deficit is the goals conceded. We have to be at our level, respect the opponent and know that it is going to be a hard game , ” argued the coach. hoping to get Francis Coquelin back for this match.

Avoid speculating on the future of your loved ones

Marcelino reviewed Villarreal’s evolution since his arrival in November and emphasized that the team is “competing better, more complete and tighter.” The Asturian coach avoided thinking about the future of his players and postponed conclusions about their performance “with the club” until the end of the season.

“You have to consider things like contractual relationships, costs and what is offered on the field. We will find what is best for the club and build a squad that allows us to be where the club deserves, ” said the coach, guaranteeing that Villarreal “will not agree to leave because it would be reckless.”

Kudos to Yerson Mosquera

As for the Colombian Yerson Mosquera, Marcelino indicated that his future depends on an agreement between the three parties and highlighted his qualities after a period of adaptation after arriving from a minor league. “He performed well and we believe he will improve. It has good qualities. He is a responsible and hardworking child. He wants to improve and has great potential. He will go as far as he wants and the circumstances allow him,” he explained.