The coach of Sevilla FC, Joaquín Caparrós, spoke to the media in the preview of the match against Deportivo Alavés. The Sevilla coach began by analyzing the first week of work: «There is a great disposition, reaffirming that there is a lot of quality. I am impressed by the group’s desire. We have worked very well. Time is a fundamental element. I am very happy with the players’ predisposition.»
Regarding the young players, he assured that they have high-quality players: «I think the young players have been playing a key role so far. The guys who are here are not for experiments or trials. The young player who plays does so with my confidence, that of the coaching staff, and of his teammates. We will continue to trust in the youth academy because there is a lot of talent.» He also emphasized the communication he has had with the players, especially mentioning players like Suso: «He is a Sevilla FC player. These players are ours, and in a situation like the one we are in with the number of remaining games… I have spoken with everyone, and I have been delighted with their predisposition and communication. I have spoken with each one individually. I am pleased with their attitude and behavior. He is just another player and is available to the coach.»
«We need to break the streak, we are working with a fantastic disposition»
He also commented on Rubén Vargas’ recovery process: «It is difficult to know when he will return. He is getting better every day. I speak with him every day. There is no need to rush. Day by day, the evolution level of the injury is revealed.» Regarding the current situation of Deportivo Alavés, he expressed his desire to return to a positive path and break the current dynamic: «The morale of Alavés is good, they are doing things well. They are teams that have evolved positively. It is a team that competes well. We need to break the streak, we are working with a fantastic disposition. Hopefully, tomorrow’s match will be a good one.»
«The atmosphere on the field will be spectacular, they will support the players because I know the Sevilla FC fans. The fans have the right to express themselves, but I am sure that on the field, they will be with the players for sure,» he continued. When asked about what he has brought to the team in his first days as head coach, he spoke about the team’s attitude: «We will see tomorrow. What I can say is the team’s attitude, a group with a lot of desire to work, very dialoguing. We have worked on that aspect. It is important that things go well, people want that, and it makes it easier for everyone. I know the squad, but it is different to be on the field and look into their eyes. Let’s hope everything goes as we wish to achieve that much-needed positive result.»
«Coming to my home fills me with joy»
Additionally, Joaquín Caparrós confirmed that the final training sessions before league matches will take place at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium: «On the eve, we will train here. We will come to our stadium. Coming to my home fills me with joy. For those of us who are Sevilla fans, it is a magnificent joy. I am eager to give back to the Sevilla fans everything they have given us.» When asked again about the youth academy, he expressed his happiness at the development of players like Juanlu, Kike Salas, or Manu Bueno: «It is a joy to see how they have grown. Juanlu, Kike, or Manu are people we have worked with individually a lot. I have the opportunity to train them and line them up. It is important and speaks volumes about a youth academy that has always had a lot of talent. There are young players with a lot of quality and a bright future.»
The Sevilla coach did not want to focus on objectives beyond the match against Deportivo Alavés: «Once the match against Alavés is over, we will think about the next one. Continue training and exploit the qualities of this team. Focus on one game at a time.» In that vein, he emphasized the communication he has had with the squad: «We have spoken with some players who can adapt to what we think. Results are what give confidence to the group and make them believe in what we are doing.»
“I put my Sevillismo, my desire, and my experience»
Reiterating the atmosphere that will be experienced at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, he expressed his trust in the support of the fans: «The fan is free, but I am sure that our fans know what we are playing for. On the field, they will be with the players. Off the field, the fans are sovereign. At our temple, I am sure they will be fully behind the players.» Finally, he concluded by highlighting his enthusiasm: «I put my Sevillismo, my desire, and my experience. To contribute to a group with a lot of disposition in any way to break that streak. I want to transmit my desire. Let’s transmit that energy to the ball.»
