Corberán: “We are going to need the best from us and from the fans” | OneFootball

Valencia CF coach Carlos Corberán talked to the media ahead of the LaLiga Matchday 31 game against Sevilla FC.

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“For tomorrow, we have all the players in the squad available, except for Iván Jaime.”

The second half of the season

“It would be a mistake to think we've already achieved our goal. There's still a lot of work to do, with 24 points at stake. All I'm thinking about is Sevilla FC.”

Competition up front

“I'm very happy with our options. We have three very good forwards, and they can complement each other. When I see them performing at that level, I'm very happy, because it's the best thing for the team.”

The victory against Real Madrid as a turning point

“Getting the win was the most important thing last week. It's already been experienced and analysed. It was important in terms of rewards the squad's hard work on a daily basis. It was also very important for the fans. But it's over now. The only thing on our minds is tomorrow's game. It's the toughest game of the final weeks.”

The objective for next season

“The only way I know how to repay the club's commitment when they give you a project, is to think about the next game. My mind can't stray beyond the game against Sevilla FC. The greatest future is tomorrow. We're going to need the best from ourselves and the fans.”

Mamardashvili

“Us seeing the best from Mamardashvili is both good and bad. It’s good because it means he's at his best and is ready to help the team with his performances. But it's negative because as a team, I don't like it when our goalkeeper is the standout on the team. We try to make him go unnoticed, but in football we can't always do that. He has showed his ability.”

The match

“When a person manages a group of people, they can never lie and can't pretend to show what they don't feel, because people might stop following them. You can never lose the commitment of your players. Tomorrow's game is very tough, and I feel that way.”

The team’s situation

“In my life, I never live and work with expectations, because that way you avoid frustration and euphoria. I believe in hard work and self-improvement. I want to see the team improve in every game to get closer to achieving our goal.”

Sevilla FC

“Tomorrow I expect a very demanding match. We’re up against opponents who are higher up the table than us, and that already tells you about the challenge we face. They're a complete team. We have to stay focused on working and giving our best every day. We can never let ourselves relax. It's about mentality, hard work, dedication, and commitment, which is what drives this team.”

The support of the fans

“I'm very proud of the fans I represent. They're one of the club's greatest assets. Seeing the fans regain their enthusiasm is why I give my best every day.”

García Pimienta

“The pressure on all coaches is extreme. That requires our hard work and sacrifice. I don't focus on external opinions, but rather on internal analysis of the teams.”

Rafa Mir

“Since he returned from his injury, I've been very satisfied with the level of training and commitment he has shown. He has to keep taking steps forward, and he did just that the other day. He has absolute dedication and a great desire to help and contribute. The commitment to the club shouldn't be increased depending on the opposition.”

Clauses to prevent loan players playing against parent clubs

“I understand that clause. It also depends on the objective with which a club loans a player. I can understand that, depending on the objectives, those clauses are included or not.”

Starting off the matchday

“There’s no nervousness. When we finish the match, we'll have one less game to play than the rest of the teams. That increases the importance of this match.”

Europe

“I'm here previewing the match against Sevilla FC. The history of the clubs is one thing, the reality is another. We're lacking points to achieve our goal. What Valencia CF fans want is for me to capture and emphasise the importance of the match against Sevilla FC.”