“It will not be an easy season”

In the official presentation of the friendly match that Sevilla and Tottenham will play on the 16th in South Korea, Julen Lopetegui had his first press conference for the 16th in South Korea, Julen Lopetegui had his first press conference for to the next season. With many questions about the local striker in the ranks of the

Spurs, the scorer Son, the coach has shown his enthusiasm for the new year and for this

test against a great team.

“It is a very attractive match with two Champions teams in the two best leagues in the

world and that guarantees the show. It is also true that it is the first game of

preseason and that none is going to arrive at their best, but that we are excited

to take that first step to get into the right rhythm to compete. given the level

of the rival, the stadium that is going to be full… It is always good for the player to face

these types of matches. I tell the fans to enjoy brilliant players and

two teams that have done things very well with very different styles”, he points out

the coach, leading the team on the tour of Seville in the Asian country, where he will be

will do on the 17th.

“They are different games, but just the mere fact of being against a great rival in this

context makes you take it very seriously. You have to take a good first step for the

interests of both. Their strengths are many, they have made a second round

extraordinary, the best. They have a consolidated game system with three central defenders

and they have great physical and technical quality. We are different and each

will look for the best with his weapons”, added Lopetegui when asked about the reunion with

Antonio Conte after the UEFA Europa League final in Cologne: “The duel is not one of

coaches, but of two clubs that start the preseason with enthusiasm”.

Lopetegui, waiting for more reinforcements after Marcao’s arrival for the

defense, expect a tough year. “I have hopes and expectations for the next

season. We have to work hard to fulfill them. I don’t think it will be a

easy season. We have to compete in the League, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey and there will be one

World Cup in between. There is also the coronavirus, so we have to

prepare well and deal with all that. All the players on our team are

dedicated, hard-working and professional to get through the tough season,” he added.

Joan Jordán and the attraction of Son

The Sevilla player chosen for the press conference was Joan Jordán, who once again

was questioned by Tottenham: “It’s an excellent team. This game will help

a lot in preparation for the next season. Heung-min Son is a great

player. It will be a pleasure to play against players like that”.

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