Diego: “Our goals are very different from those of Villarreal”

Diego Martínez responded to Unai Emery's praise and defined the game against Villarreal as one of the most difficult “that can be played right now in the First Division.” Of course, he wanted to make it clear that rojiblancos and yellows are not direct rivals today. “Tomorrow we will face them directly, but we will fight for very different goals.”, He assured.

What game do you expect ?: “We are going to have to be prepared for all kinds of games. Last year we had a great game there, but it was our debut in First Division and it has been a long time. Villarreal is a different team and it is a very complete team, very competitive. We will have to make zero mistakes, be very successful, very effective, compete each action with maximum concentration and attention to detail. It is going to be one of the most beautiful games to prepare and compete. We are facing one of the best teams in the League ”.

Best first round and can improve it: “We try to compete to the maximum every game. If you get nice things and beat a brand like this group of players has done these years, then great. It is very good for the history of the club, but what moves us is the next game, the present, to do our best. It is not being easy at all, we are having a lot of wear and tear, a lot of demand. Injuries force us to overexert ourselves, but there we are, with enthusiasm, competing well. We are very much alive in all three competitions, above the expectations we had at the beginning of the season. Therefore, to continue in that line. If these players have something, it is ambition, hunger. Each game needs the best of each one to win ”.

Physical state of Gonalons, Quini and Víctor Díaz: “Quini and Víctor Díaz we don't know yet. I would be glad if at least one could come in the call. Gonalons has for more time. He has a small muscle break and he has a longer time ”.

Emery has affirmed that Granada is a team made for him and a direct rival of Villarreal: “I appreciate your words. We have a very good relationship since I had the opportunity to work with him in Seville. Beyond the affection and personal affection that we have for each other, which also influences when it comes to evaluating our team, Unai says what he feels and what he thinks and expresses it very clearly. And yes, we are direct rivals because tomorrow we will face them directly. We fight for objectives that are very different from those of Villarreal in the League. Villarreal is one of the best teams in the League. Unai and his staff have achieved something very difficult, to enhance their historical virtues, related to their great technical level and good game, and they have alleviated certain weaknesses that they could have. It is a very complete team and very competitive in all facets of the game. It has a squad with players of a very good level, two per position, the incorporations have given it a quality leap. We are going to a team in capital letters, with many arguments both in attack and defense and that will demand the best of us. We are very excited, with all the personality and confidence that comes with 27 points. What we want is to try to win the game ”.

Friendship with Unai Emery: “I am very grateful to Unai for the confidence he gave me and Javi García as goalkeeping coach when he arrived. He arrived in January and we are very grateful to him for the trust he gave us. We did not know each other and we were cultivating a friendship from the trench of work. I was struck by the humility and naturalness with which he incorporated a very young coach to his staff, which is true that he had a good track record in the lower categories. That humility speaks to his level as a coach and as a person. We have lived very beautiful moments and we fight to achieve goals such as a Europa League as beautiful as it was unexpected due to the circumstances in which Sevilla was moving at that time. I only have words of thanks. What I do know is that we are two coaches who love football, who feel an extraordinary passion for their work and who dedicate themselves body and soul to this profession, the most beautiful. From there, each one has its nuances and characteristics. Yes, I would like to win one of his Europa League or the titles he has. Let's see if we can one day enjoy that. “

Villarreal recovers Alcácer: “He is another most important Villarreal player. They have a very large and high-level squad, two players per position. A very clear game proposal. Their collective argument, in attack and defense, is very good. That is why this game is one of the most difficult that can be played right now in the First Division in Spain ”.

Winter market still without movements: “We need internal competition and internal cooperation. We need to relieve some players from competition minutes who due to circumstances have had to play many minutes. They have done very well but we are entering a phase of the championship in which the wear can be noticed much more. The team needs freshness in the different games and in the face of so much competition. I know that Fran Sánchez and the sports management are working hard and very well to bring players who come to help us, but we would like to have them as soon as possible because the team needs them ”.

What's new with Azeez ?: “I make the calls at the end of training or before traveling, you know. And about news, that question is for other people who have all the information in the club. I am simply the coach of the team and the players that I have on the squad right now.

Pita Pizarro Gómez, who was in the VAR against Barcelona and De Burgos Bengoetxea, who was the one who whistled, will be in the VOR room: “You already know me, I have nothing to comment on about it. We always trust the arbitration team and we respect their decisions. We hope we all have a great game. “