Many proper names are standing out at this start to the season. One of them is Diego Lopez, who has surpassed the record for unbeaten in Second Division and has only conceded one goal in ten games, even better than the record-setting Super Depor. The goal is clear that “the data is there, we are breaking records and that means we are doing things well. We understand that this circumstance will lead us to achieve success“.
The captain, who renewed this summer and “was always clear that he wanted to continue helping”, believes that the big difference compared to last season is in the change of mentality. And that has a name, which is called Vicente Moreno. “We are the same but with another technician. There were less changes than people believed. We understand that last year was an accident, that many circumstances were joined against until the debacle. Now the coach has a different mentality. Also the category is lower. The team we have is very good. In First we would have a very good season, “said the Galician.
The goal, who turned 39 this week, better revealed the new convictions of a Espanyol that is having no rival at the beginning of the season. “We don't have to look back. The manager has instilled in us a winning mentality and a spirit of sacrifice. We are great players and we have confidence. Each coach then has his book. We all train very well and there have actually been opportunities. We all compete to play and then compete against rivals“, argument.
First game against Lugo, the team of his formation
This weekend's match against Lugo will be special for Diego López, who will be measured for the first time in an official match against the team of his province and in which he was trained from 12 to 18 years old. “There are still some acquaintances. It will not be easy. They have turned the situation around and are in a good time. They are shining”He commented, while later assuring the team's philosophy: “We are not superior to anyone.
Recently, and as it happened last year, Diego López will act as captain this season along with David López and two new faces. These are Leandro Cabrera and Adrián Embarba, who hasn't had a year of parrots. “Each club or coach has their own way of choosing. I think that a captain should be a leader and it has nothing to do with the years you have been in a club. Cabrera and Embarba have this profile.”
The goalkeeper acknowledges that he is “very well” and that he tries to instill his motto in young people: “Work, perseverance and humility”. Which will lead them to recover the category and pay off a debt that eats away at them: “We are in debt to ourselves, to the fans and the club. Last year did a lot of damage, both personally and collectively. We have an opportunity and we want to do our best and give the club back where it deserves. “