The central defender of Elche Diego González He affirmed this Tuesday that the next game against Valencia at the Mestalla is important for his team as it can allow him, in case of scoring, to face the next Christmas break in the competition somewhat more relaxed.
“It is an important game and we face it with the greatest possible enthusiasm,” said the player in statements to the media of the club from Elche, who admitted that last day’s victory against Cádiz has “reinforced the confidence of the entire team.”
Diego González appreciated in the Elche team “a change of attitude” from the beginning, something that he detected “from the warm-up and that could be seen in the eyes”.
The man from Cádiz attributed much of the credit to the new coach, Francisco Rodríguez, of whom he said that “he has transmitted that mentality and ambition to us from the beginning.”
The center-back indicated that his personal good moment is “a merit of the team.” “We all have to put the batteries, work and be physically well. All of this makes it easier for things to work out and for us to be one step closer to the goal, “he explained.
Diego González highlighted the “very good moment” that Valencia is going through, of which he indicated that “he is fighting to be at the top”.
“We are aware of the team and the potential it has, but we have to know how to counteract it and play our football, which is what we want,” added the defender, who asked the fans of Elche to maintain confidence in the team because it is something that “Reinforces” the players.
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