Quique: “We had to reduce the euphoria to improve”

How many casualties does the team have?

We continue to work with the same mindset. We work with those available. The number of players has changed and we are with the same enthusiasm, waiting for it to go well.

Is it contemplated to cut the loan of Vitolo seeing that he has barely been able to play?

We are not contemplating that right now. He is a player in the group who has had many difficulties with injuries. He has to make an extra effort to catch up with the other players. If he is physically well, technically he is a very important player who can help us a lot. You have to take it to the level of competition, which at this point is very high.

Would you sign a draw in Seville?

The process is the same as always. We stand in front of the computer, we analyze the matches and we raise it thinking that we can win the match. We are not oblivious to the potential of the rival, the amount of footballers it has and that will be very difficult. We think about our team and what can be won.

Is Sevilla a candidate for the title?

Yes, it is a team with a very good squad. It is a club that I have always liked for the sense of order, discipline and work that it transmits. Demand and ambition. He has Julen who is doing an excellent job and great footballers. We have great respect for the rival.

They have significant casualties.

They have players who are going to the African Cup and we said that they did not beat us. All teams have casualties. The season is very demanding and they have a very large squad to notice the absences.

The team has improved a lot. Are you missing a goal yet?

I would worry about the lack of chances, not the goal. It is important, but taking away the Real Madrid game we are making a good percentage of shots. Less shots on goal, but what is in our power does not worry me. The club works to find the best solutions for the second round.

After winning Madrid. Have you had to lower the euphoria?

Partly yes. You have to be humble and have ambition at the same time. We have received a cascade of praise and we have corrected it. We watched the game and we know what we can improve. He took us to the maximum and the errors must be corrected for the following games.

Have you asked the club for something?

I do not ask for anything. I’m in the club and I know how it works. The sports management is up to date and I have a lot of communication with the president. We are very clear about the direction in which we work.