I don't talk to footballers about relegation. It is also not an important issue, since it was clear before my arrival. I have proposed that they compete in the ten games in which I am here. Relegation is here, but not much needs to change from Villarreal's day. I came for ten matches. Not even by winning everything we depended on ourselves. I can't fool the locker room. They have to enjoy, win, and be competitive. I'm annoyed about that, but I can't tell you that we are going to be saved.
I think the Getafe coach has a lot of merit, Bordalás was my coach. He has my admiration. Since I know him very well, I know it will be very hard. They are going to give 100% of what they have, different from the last game. Several things will have to change.
We have a defined plan. The roadmap to winning is clear. I'm not saying it's better or worse, it depends on each person. What is clear is that we are giving the team personality. Again, we are going to have a rival who feels comfortable in these situations.
Ramazani is a magnificent boy. He needs to know that you are with him. His reaction is not good for the team or for him. He has asked for forgiveness and that is the first stone. I am saddened because I believe that he could vindicate himself in this final stretch. Baba is one more, he is with us. As long as he is here, he will have to help us. All forwards have their qualities and virtues. We know that Getafe takes centres from far back. We need height and push from above. We have improved a lot in the construction of the game and in many other facets. Edgar is fine, he has entered the call-up and is feeling much better. For his part, Luis Suárez will return to training with the group next Monday and it depends on his feelings. We will have to see his evolution. He is advancing at a very good level.
Pepe Mel
Manager on Almeria…RELEGATION BATTLE
I don't talk to footballers about relegation. It is also not an important issue, since it was clear before my arrival. I have proposed that they compete in the ten games in which I am here. Relegation is here, but not much needs to change from Villarreal's day. I came for ten matches. Not even by winning everything we depended on ourselves. I can't fool the locker room. They have to enjoy, win, and be competitive. I'm annoyed about that, but I can't tell you that we are going to be saved.
…OPPONENT
I think the Getafe coach has a lot of merit, Bordalás was my coach. He has my admiration. Since I know him very well, I know it will be very hard. They are going to give 100% of what they have, different from the last game. Several things will have to change.
…MATCH PLAN
We have a defined plan. The roadmap to winning is clear. I'm not saying it's better or worse, it depends on each person. What is clear is that we are giving the team personality. Again, we are going to have a rival who feels comfortable in these situations.
…INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS
Ramazani is a magnificent boy. He needs to know that you are with him. His reaction is not good for the team or for him. He has asked for forgiveness and that is the first stone. I am saddened because I believe that he could vindicate himself in this final stretch. Baba is one more, he is with us. As long as he is here, he will have to help us. All forwards have their qualities and virtues. We know that Getafe takes centres from far back. We need height and push from above. We have improved a lot in the construction of the game and in many other facets. Edgar is fine, he has entered the call-up and is feeling much better. For his part, Luis Suárez will return to training with the group next Monday and it depends on his feelings. We will have to see his evolution. He is advancing at a very good level.
Jose Bordalas
Manager on Getafe…ABOUT THE MATCH
We know that tomorrow is the game in which we can certify that condition. After three difficult years, the club deserved a season like this, and this lays the foundation for the work of the following years.
…INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS
Greenwood is calm, happy... he is treated very well, and we help him in unpleasant situations like the one last day. Of course it affects him, but there is little we can do other than be a good example for all the fans. We have not talked about that topic with Latasa, since he belongs to Real Madrid, or other players who have come on loan. Starting in the summer, we will see what decisions their clubs make, and what our intentions are.
…FUTURE
I have a contract, it is a subject that I do not like and I am focused on the day to day. Right now we are focused on finishing the best, but always looking askance at the future, and we all always work with that vision of growing and improving as a club. The comparison leads us to be happy and content, very good at keeping the fans calm. The performance has been very good despite all the difficulties this year.