MADRID, 2 One. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Rayo Vallecano’s coach, Andoni Iraola, acknowledged that Atlético de Madrid was better and pointed out the lack of “rhythm of the game” and confidence with the ball to offer a more recognizable version in the defeat (2-0) at the Wanda Metropolitano .
“The conclusions are simple, we have not been at the level, not at all well at the beginning, above all, we have lost many balls. We have not had our rhythm of play. With the ball we have not been at all good and they have been better. It has been in the games that we have been further from our level this season, “he said.
The Vallecano coach also pointed out that it was not an easy game due to the complications of the coronavirus for this day 19 of LaLiga Santander. “They have played players without training and I am concerned about the consequences, I hope it does not go beyond the game that we lost,” he said about the changes he had to make.
“At the points and game level we are very happy, today is the first game that we would say ‘it is not the Rayo we want to be’. We have made a first round of 30 points but we have not achieved our goal. We have a demanding schedule now. We have to catch our rhythm of competition, “he added.
“You are always playing things for yourself, when the end is closer it seems that the games are more important, we have to give our level. Play at a higher pace, play with confidence with the ball, improve the beginnings,” he concluded.