The coach of Valencia, Jose Bordalásoffered his impressions after the match against Elche, at the Martínez Valero.
Triumph: “Very happy. It was a difficult game a priori, Elche is in a good moment, it wasn’t easy. We have been able to neutralize Elche. We have scored a goal, we have had chances for a second. Elche, with the result against, They have worried us from set pieces and with lateral crosses. Very important victory. We are satisfied. Great solvency at a defensive level, despite the casualties”.
Diakhaby: “They are going to do tests, he was very sore in his hand and in his arm, let’s hope he doesn’t have a bone injury.”
team job: “We are obliged to grow although they have caught us in some against with a favorable result. It is the youngest team in the First Division”.
Good luck: “Let’s trust that this is the case. It gives us confidence to reach the Copa del Rey in this way”
Modifications: “We started 4-3-3, we changed to 4-4-2, then we changed players, the change of Diakhaby… Carlos, on the right wing, the entry of Ilaix… The team is what I demanded in that moment”.
One goal conceded in five games: “My teams have received a lot of goals but they have also generated a lot. My teams have always been daring and look for the rival goal. We did not have that good performance at the back, we received a lot of goals… it was difficult to be up there like that. The boys have understood that It must be like that. This doesn’t come naturally. The teams work to win. Elche faced a great rival and we won fairly”.
Love of the people of Elche: “Today has been a great reception. I have always been recognized for the work I had at Elche. I only have words of praise for this hobby. Elche has grown a lot, they are settling in the First Division, with a lot of skill and it is very difficult beat them.”
Goals disallowed against Valencia: “I haven’t seen the plays but I can’t comment.”