Ruben Baraja
ValenciaManuel Pellegrini
Real Betis
Meeting Highlights…GAYA AND YAREMCHUK
We had already commented on their processes that had room for improvement. They continue within the established deadlines, we will see in these two weeks how close the possibility of returning is.
…INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS
Jesús has had ups and downs during the season. I think he's been pretty continuous. Now his work and effort put him in a situation of having minutes and continuity that he must take advantage of. Canós is available and prepared for when it is his turn to come in and give his best. It is important to be prepared. Sergi can give us things. He has quality, a good last pass, a goal... and he has to be prepared to try to contribute. The team always competes. Peter came in winter and with almost no adaptation. It is important to know where he is coming from to demand from him. He has been adapting to what we want. He is smart. Let's see his progression in this final stretch. He is a phenomenal boy and we expect the best from each other.
…EUROPE FIGHT
It is normal that there is emotion and excitement about tomorrow's game, but we have to manage it from being very concentrated. We have a great rival in front of us, and only our best version is worth it to be competitive on a day like today. We don't have that pressure. Betis, yes. They are made to be in that situation. A fantastic squad and a coach who has returned Betis to Europe. Players who can change a game for you. Tomorrow is a game where we have to be competitive.
…ANDRE ALMEDIA
There have been phases of the season when we have been competitive with 2 strikers. Almeida's position gives you something different and we have to take advantage of the moments of each game. Javi is plugged in. We have to adapt to get performance. You have to take advantage of moments.
Ruben Baraja
Manager on Valencia…GAYA AND YAREMCHUK
We had already commented on their processes that had room for improvement. They continue within the established deadlines, we will see in these two weeks how close the possibility of returning is.
…INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS
Jesús has had ups and downs during the season. I think he's been pretty continuous. Now his work and effort put him in a situation of having minutes and continuity that he must take advantage of. Canós is available and prepared for when it is his turn to come in and give his best. It is important to be prepared. Sergi can give us things. He has quality, a good last pass, a goal... and he has to be prepared to try to contribute. The team always competes. Peter came in winter and with almost no adaptation. It is important to know where he is coming from to demand from him. He has been adapting to what we want. He is smart. Let's see his progression in this final stretch. He is a phenomenal boy and we expect the best from each other.
…EUROPE FIGHT
It is normal that there is emotion and excitement about tomorrow's game, but we have to manage it from being very concentrated. We have a great rival in front of us, and only our best version is worth it to be competitive on a day like today. We don't have that pressure. Betis, yes. They are made to be in that situation. A fantastic squad and a coach who has returned Betis to Europe. Players who can change a game for you. Tomorrow is a game where we have to be competitive.
…ANDRE ALMEDIA
There have been phases of the season when we have been competitive with 2 strikers. Almeida's position gives you something different and we have to take advantage of the moments of each game. Javi is plugged in. We have to adapt to get performance. You have to take advantage of moments.
Manuel Pellegrini
Manager on Real Betis…INJURY REPORT
We have Bellerín, Sokratis and Chimy. I couldn't say exactly at this moment, but Chimy still needs to recover. As you say, Bakambu arrived and was injured after the goal in the Conference. He has been working normally in recent weeks. He already played 45 minutes and we will see if his minutes increase tomorrow.
…ABOUT THE MATCH
Tomorrow's game is 6 points. I see the team prepared to face the challenge and move forward. It is a complicated rival that must be faced with the utmost if we want to win. I think we are all thinking about tomorrow's game. They happen as they happen and against Sevilla we will see what is the best way to deal with it. But we need the three points tomorrow.
…ISCO AND FEKIR
For me individual performances are fundamental, but they have to fit within a collective performance. We know about the ability that both have but they have been together little due to injuries. We will see tomorrow what is the best way to bring them together on the field.
…EUROPE
It is our ambition, which we have developed since the first year. The intention of searching for it and getting it is the same. To the extent that points are lost, teams like Girona or Athletic appear, but as long as there is a mathematical possibility we will continue fighting.