Kirian Rodríguez, from Tenerife, prepares for what could be his second derby as a starter, first in Gran Canaria, after having already done it for the first time in the one that was played at Heliodoro Rodríguez López last season, with a final score of zero. “I face the derby with the same enthusiasm that I had in last season. We notice the support of the fans and with a game like this you can see that extra motivationWe will do everything possible to get the three points ”, he confesses.
In addition, when asked about the possibility of making his debut as a scorer in a meeting of these characteristics, he said that “of course I would be excited to score in the game. If I mark I want to celebrate. There they taught me many concepts of football, but today I am here and I would celebrate it with the club that has given me everything “, referring to his training in the lower categories of Tenerife.
On the streak of four games without winning that the yellows have, While Tenerife achieved a crucial victory against Zaragoza last week, he comments: “It is important to arrive with good dynamics, but we always face the derby as a final. It's a totally different game. “
In addition, he warns that the number of Canarian players that Las Palmas has in the dressing room compared to Tenerife matters. “The theme of the canariety it shows in the derby. I grew up with the derby. I have lived it inside. In that we have an advantage because there are many Canaries on the squad. The dressing room is very committedI personally face the game with great enthusiasm, it is a very beautiful game, “he says.