The sports director of the Sevilla, Monchi, expressed a contained joy after consummating the victory over the Athletic. With a mixture of satisfaction and regret for new injuries in a very punished squad, the man from Cádiz valued the 2-1 victory against the league champion at the end of the game.
“It is a tremendous joy, but it was a very difficult game and we have many injuries. I still have a sweet taste but also bitter from the injuries. But what is true is that you could not be more proud of this team. With all the difficulties we have, he has shown the spirit that this team never gives up. “, said the Sevilla manager, who then valued the streak of injuries that is forcing Lopetegui to squeeze the squad.
“A plague of injuries is ravaging us, but the team is knowing how to compensate. Montie, Marcos (Acuña), Lucas (Ocampos) … is the spirit of this wardrobe, which does not give up. We have to enjoy what we have done today, and against a magnificent rival who we have had on the ropes “, he added Monchi.
The sports director does not give credit to what happens with injuries, although the accumulation of games counts. “It is the whiting that bites its tail, players who played 120 minutes the other day, today they have spent 90 minutes on the field. They make up for it all with who they want to be with. Now we have a time to rest. The depth of the staff is showing that it has quality and is maintaining the type ”.
Finally, he referred to the Africa Cup and its possible suspension. “Let’s see what happens. The players are summoned on the 27th and from what I speak with them, there is a sea of doubts, it is not known what will happen. For us it is important not to lose Bono, Munir and En-Nesyri “, he specified to end by praising the referee:” I would like to highlight the refereeing by De Birgos Bengoetxea, he has done a very brave refereeing. “