The Elche CF coach, Jorge Almiron, affirmed this Friday that his team faces with enthusiasm and well prepared the visit to the Villarreal, despite recognizing that it will be a difficult match due to the potential of his rival.
“They have possession, quality and a certain system, but we already know that, so we have to think and focus on what is ours “, said the coach, who praised the”hierarchy”From the players and the Villarreal coach.
Almirón acknowledged that wear of the Europa League can be “uncomfortable”For the rival, although he recalled that both the coach and the players have experience to manage these situations.
The Argentine coach assured that, despite the fact that the Elche environment may think that it is a match “lost”, his team faces it with the utmost enthusiasm to compete and score.
Asked about how his team will defend itself if it fails to take possession from Villarreal, Almirón joked, saying: “We travel with two buses, one for the players and one for the coaches ”.
“I can imagine the game in many ways, but we are doing well. Players are growing, getting better and better and the training sessions are more intense ”, he explained.
Almirón, who confirmed that the only loss is that of the sanctioned Lucas Boyé, did not rule out the possibility of starting rotations in the face of the demanding calendar that is coming and admitted that he would like to find your eleven type after never having repeated an alienation.
“It is not the same to play against Cádiz at home than to visit Villarreal”, Justified the coach, who recalled that he needs time to get to know his squad and for the players to reach their best level.
Finally, the Argentine also referred to his first hundred days in the Elche entity, which are fulfilled this Friday.
“I did not take it into account, because I am focused on workoutsbut they have passed quickly. I am happy and enjoying every day. The team had to assemble quickly and I'm happy with how things are going and the expectations.