Víctor Ruiz: “Joaquín is more of Betis than the shield”

Víctor Ruiz took center stage in Manuel Pellegrini's Betis in the last days and now hopes to have continuity in the Verdiblanco team with a view to the next games. The central went through the microphones of the official media and showed his satisfaction with the point achieved in the last appointment: “When we conceded a goal against, the team had a hard time reacting. Against Villarreal we did not lose face to the game and then we even had a chance more than them. It is a good point that should be done good in Granada. The feelings were quite positive, although that goal so early conditions you a lot “.

The Verdiblanco defender wanted to value his personal moment: “The opening of the starter in San Mamés was not the best start with an own goal after ten minutes. There was no other option but to keep working and show the coach that it was an accident. I played with Sidnei, now two games in a row with Bartra, and the important thing is that we have reduced that level of goals against. We must try to continue that way, if we manage to be strong in defense, with those we have in attack there will be occasions to score for sure. “

The center-back had an impact on the change of mentality in the game: “In these games they didn't give us many chances. As the games go by, I'll have better feelings, Although that depends on the coach and when he sees fit. I knew there was a lot of competition here and when it's your turn you must be prepared. “He also had words to define Joaquín's role as a player and as captain:” He has a long history, in the club he is more of Betis than the shield, he is fundamental in the template. He demonstrates day by day the commitment he has on the field and also off when he has to “.

Incidence of Pellegrini's rotations: “You know that in a moment it can touch you and everyone must be prepared. I am the example in that. Now there are many games coming and the less common ones will also have a chance. “Asked about his choice in the summer, it was clear:” I was free, I had the possibility to choose and I was training on my own. The phone rang, when this possibility came up I didn't think about it and everything was done very quickly. The Besiktas issue continues its process and we are trying to solve it calmly. I spoke with Cordón and with the coach, they explained the idea they had to me and it was resolved quickly. “

The Copa del Rey is here: “It is a final, it can be said like this. It is an attractive format that gives more options to the smaller team. It is also an incentive, it becomes more attractive and the performance has to be maximum to pass the tie. It is the competition in which you can Placing yourself in a final in fewer games, that makes it interesting for everyone and you should not let it pass. It is not necessary to remember that many teams that were favorites did not make it through the knockouts. You have to be focused on achieving victory, the mental factor is key. Public? It's a first step of something we are looking forward to. “