Jordi Ribera: “It is difficult to be on the podium, custom has made us not value it”

MADRID 26 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The national handball coach Jordi Ribera acknowledged the “sadness” for the early farewell of the 2025 World Cup after a new defeat against Brazil, while making self -criticism and on the other hand he recalled that the ‘Hispanics’ have long been Among the best and will be again.

“We are sad, because this was not the goal. Everyone, as always, came with the ambition to win. The goal was to be in the quarterfinals, it could not be and we go with three last defeats. Norway’s was perhaps The one that hurt more for the moment and because it could give us a mattress to reach this last party with options, “he said in statements provided by the Royal Spanish Handball Federation (RFEBM).

In addition, the ‘Hispanos’ coach pointed to the group’s demand and regretted not having a sweet end. “Brazil is not where it is by chance, it has a physical potential, launch capacity, players who are already having a lot A little prize and reward to what has been the game, because it could not be, “he said.

“The defeats must be understood as defeats, as inflection points, such as impulses forward so that the team improves. Obviously, we have also had positive experiences where the team has had bright moments, but which, as is normal, in a team in a team in Construction has had its gaps and that in a competition like this they are paid, “he added.

On the other hand, Ribera requested “patience” for the national team and recalled that he has always recovered his place on the podium. “We all say for a long time that the selection has to pay a toll, that toll has not been paid. Fortunately, since 2017 that there was going to be a period of drought, it has been one of the best periods we had and Now you have to be patient with the group that is now, “he said.

“Obviously when there is a job and an experience and there is level, in the future will fight again for the top positions. I also want to emphasize what makes everything that has been done so far. It is difficult to win, it is difficult to be On the podium and perhaps the habit of being there has made us not value it and when the results are going badly it seems that everything is negative.