Cristian Tello spoke to the official Betis media. The Catalan winger was happy to have scored again, the tying goal against Atlético de Madrid: “Returning to the starting position and doing it with a goal is double joy. Inside the dressing room we are very happy. Any member of the staff would have signed to be in this situation. Now we have to finish the eight finals and achieve what we all want, which is to be in Europe next year. “
Tello praised Manuel Pellegrini: “The coach's experience has been very noticeable, his hand in the locker room. He started on the right foot and it shows, both in the day-to-day of the group and in the games. The team has taken a step forward, also being the same team we were aware that we did not live up to what was required of us and this year everyone has taken that step forward “
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“What stands out the most is his experience. He is a respected person within and the team knows his trajectory perfectly. He has done important things in all the teams where he has been, “he added about the Chilean.
What does Pellegrini ask of you? “What he asks of us is to give the team a lot of depth. To get to that offensive zone and not be afraid to play it. You always have to create danger, things can happen. And when we don't have the ball, be involved in the game.”
Your situation. “Any player wants to always play, feel important. I was working well during the week and it was a matter of time before the opportunity came to me. I was lucky to be able to help the team and it's a shame, because we were able to take the game.”
He wants the fans to return. “We miss having all the people on the field supporting us, and more so in this part of the season with what we are playing with. Imagine what the field would be like with all our people.”
The loss of his father. “It is the law of life, they are things that everyone has to go through and I keep that he will be happy to see me. I miss the conversations we had after each game a lot but I keep the positive things that have always been for me. broadcast and advice. Now I have the feeling that everything I do is watching me. “