Vicente Moreno, coach of Espanyol, He was happy and liberated by the soothing victory achieved by his team this Saturday against Getafe. He didn’t talk about having a weight lifted from his shoulders, nor did he feel that his head was in danger if he didn’t win today. But he did acknowledge feeling happy for the players and the fans, who today, as always, once again provided vital support.
“It was important to win and we are happy for many things. Above all, for the victory, but also for having beaten a rival who came with a very good track record. In addition, It is a team that makes the game difficult and unpleasant for you. I’m happy especially for the players. I think they deserved this win a long time ago. Both them and the fans”, he began by saying.
He tried to detract from the drama. “When you don’t win, you’re screwed. As a coach, my obligation is not to make ups and downs and give the players peace of mind. I am happy for all of us who surround the team, who wanted this victory. We will be happy for a while and we will think about the next duel.”
The Valencian was also satisfied with having overcome the 30-point barrier and being closer to the first objective: permanence. “It supposes that we passed the barrier of 30 points that was becoming eternal. The reality is that we only got one more point in the first round against the rivals that we have played. We want to achieve the first objective that can be achieved in the First Division Division and these three points bring us closer.”
Moreno also explained the substitution of Sergi Gómez and praised the work of his relief, Calero: “Sergi Gomez had an indisposition and we have the guarantee that Calero It has always given us level and security. But he has always pushed himself to the limit physically and many times when he had to participate he was injured. Today he has had the opportunity to play and has made a great game. That shows that he is working and waiting for his moment.”