Espanyol begins an exciting second round this Monday, which Vicente Moreno defined in a simple but clairvoyant way: “The best remains but the most difficult.” The balance of the first round is very positive for the coaching staff, that is why the pending subjects to obtain even more performance are clear. Also for the technician: “I no longer say improve, but at least equalize at home; and outside we have a lot of room for improvement.”
But first, the RCDE Stadium will host the opening match of the second round against Elche, almost a month after Espanyol’s last match at their stadium in front of their people: “We wanted to play, when we go in the way we are very strong and if we get the victory, surely there will be a spectacular situation”, argued the technician, aware of the players with few training due to COVID to make a list in which David López will again be low.
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* Data updated as of January 8, 2022
Despite the great balance at home, where they have only lost one game of the nine played, Moreno remains on alert. He does not want strength to turn into weakness due to relaxation, and that is why he highlights the virtues of an Elche that “He has competed very well in the last games. He has a good coach and a good squad.” Despite the fact that Francisco Rodríguez replaced Fran Escribá, the blue and white coach believes that the rival will be similar “except nuances” in “system and in tactics”. And he added that “if we beat Elche we will already add two more points than in the first round “.
The Blue and White coach, asked about the possibility of winning and being very close to Europe, pulled from game to game. Moreno does not want distractions, who assured that “The most important game of the season is on Monday because it is the next to play”, while considering that “We cannot focus on what will come next.”
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* Data updated as of January 8, 2022
Finally, Moreno, who is beginning to be recognized for his work after qualifying for the round of 16 and his remarkable first round, referred to the circumstance of Espanyol’s schedules lately: “We want them to always be the best for the people”. The fans, again, hope to see their Espanyol triumph this Monday even if it is the worst hour of the day.