Luis Garcia
Deportivo AlavesMarcelino
Villareal
Meeting Highlights…ABOUT MATCH
We have to do a job similar to that of Barça. Strong, aggressive pressure, going after them. We are going to have moments in which we have the ball and Villarreal is waiting for us in a low block to go on the counterattack. For me Gerard is the key player, if he comes into play the team notices it a lot.
…RIVAL
We are entering a very important month against rivals with whom we are fighting. Villarreal is not a rival that we counted on at the beginning, but it is there. If we win, we leave it at 5. Everything that involves adding is good, if it is winning, even better. Marcelino is leaving his mark, on the counterattack they are lethal. They have a lot of speed, we have to be very prepared in our surveillance so that they don't hurt us on the counterattack.
…INJURIES
Abqar is ready to play. Duarte's performance is very good, the central pair he chooses is completely trustworthy. We have Carlos Vicente and Kike García. They can play perfectly, but in their positions there are players who are doing very well. Tenaglia has a muscle problem. He won't be there tomorrow, probably against Betis either.
Luis Garcia
Manager on Deportivo Alaves…ABOUT MATCH
We have to do a job similar to that of Barça. Strong, aggressive pressure, going after them. We are going to have moments in which we have the ball and Villarreal is waiting for us in a low block to go on the counterattack. For me Gerard is the key player, if he comes into play the team notices it a lot.
…RIVAL
We are entering a very important month against rivals with whom we are fighting. Villarreal is not a rival that we counted on at the beginning, but it is there. If we win, we leave it at 5. Everything that involves adding is good, if it is winning, even better. Marcelino is leaving his mark, on the counterattack they are lethal. They have a lot of speed, we have to be very prepared in our surveillance so that they don't hurt us on the counterattack.
…INJURIES
Abqar is ready to play. Duarte's performance is very good, the central pair he chooses is completely trustworthy. We have Carlos Vicente and Kike García. They can play perfectly, but in their positions there are players who are doing very well. Tenaglia has a muscle problem. He won't be there tomorrow, probably against Betis either.
Marcelino
Manager on Villareal…ABOUT MATCH
Giving everything is our obligation. Then we may be more or less correct, but the effort is non-negotiable. We have to be competitive, the match will most likely be decided by minimal details. We must be strong in offensive and defensive strategies and be successful in the areas.
…RIVAL
Very complicated. Alavés in their field is a very powerful team, with a very physical and direct game. Great participation from the men in the band, and now Samu Omorodion is at his best. It is a very well-constructed team, with clear ideas, it is going to demand a lot from us.
…INJURIES
Parejo still needs a little bit, he has discomfort that will last a little longer. This week has been a readaptation week and if everything goes well he will be available for the next game. Coquelin has no discomfort and is available at 100%. Pedraza and Foyth have a long time, Pedraza at least 3-4 weeks and Foyth a few more. The evolution is very satisfactory, with Pedraza it is faster than we anticipated given the severity of the injury.