Joaquín Caparrós, Sevilla FC coach, appeared this afternoon at the press conference prior to Sunday’s match against CD Leganés, which will be held at Nervión starting at 4:15 p.m. The Sevilla coach began by highlighting that «the week has started well, with the only drawback being Sow, who has a strain but is improving. It’s great to also have Dodi back. It has been a dynamic week, with a good atmosphere, we have worked on concepts with all the lines, the team is very focused, but in football, nothing matters more than winning. The team’s commitment is strong, these are three very important points for us. Jesús has been with us, he contributes just by being there. Now is the time, when we are suffering, to give everything we have to give and focus on the players.»
«My sense of responsibility is huge. When Sevilla calls you, you have to show that you are a Sevillista one hundred percent. That has always been my motto. I know where we stand, but we talk about taking it one game at a time. The most important game of the whole season is this one, these are very important three points. We’ll see what happens next. Let’s hope luck is on our side and then we can start thinking about the next one. We don’t think about the consequences of this one because it would distract our minds. Everyone’s focus has to be on getting a good result in this match,» he added.
«Sevillistas will be there on Sunday, and in our stadium, we have gone many matches without giving them something to cheer about.»
The coach from Nervión sent out an important message: «We wish for the Sánchez-Pizjuán fortress, for all true Sevillistas, not just in words. Things need to be demonstrated at the right moment, feelings and affection need to be shown when necessary. Sometimes things are taken for granted, but when it’s needed, we have to embrace, cheer… Sevillismo has to stand by its players, and then whatever comes next will come. We have to show we are Sevillistas 100%, not just when it’s convenient, we have to be with the team.
All Sevillistas will be there with them on Sunday. In our stadium, we have gone many matches without giving them something to cheer about, and it’s important to communicate with them because you also train there. You get to know them, and it’s our obligation to get to know them more every day to help the team grow.»
«They are the first ones who have to trust in their work so that people can then trust in us.»
Caparrós also mentioned that «being in a tough situation can affect, but we focus on the opposite, on enhancing the team that we are. This is just a game, and there are factors surrounding it, but our complete focus is on being fully engaged in the match and getting the three points.»
«We have reinforced the mental aspect, being defensively strong and exploiting our strengths upfront. There is no perfect team, and Sevilla has many good qualities. We have emphasized that, reinforcing them and ensuring they have trust in them. They are the first ones who have to trust in their work so that people can then trust in us. We have to believe in what we do, both individually and collectively,» he concluded.
