Luis García Praza urged the team to improve their performance, saying that only then would they have a chance to win.
2026-05-16 12:32
Sevilla FC head coach Luis García Praza attended a press conference at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium to give a pre-match briefing for the upcoming La Liga Round 37 match against Real Madrid.
Sevilla's coach began by saying, "We are still in the recovery phase, with 48 hours until the match. Some players are experiencing fatigue, such as Casterlin, who hasn't fully recovered after the game against Villarreal. We will further assess the situation and make some adjustments to the starting lineup."
"When people call you, it usually means things aren't going well. We manage not only tactics, but also the players themselves. It was a bit unusual at first, but we've grown together over time. However, things aren't over yet, and we haven't achieved our goal of staying in the league. Now our focus is entirely on Real Madrid, which will be another tough home game that we must win. We can't afford to relax for a minute; we need everyone's support and to give our all to stay in the league. We've come very close, but it's not over yet."
"They have one of the world's top players in their squad, and even though their overall form isn't consistent, individual players still have the ability to change the course of a game in an instant. We must fully recognize this. Even though their performance this season has been inconsistent, they can still score two goals in a short period and directly decide the outcome of the game. If we can't deliver a high-quality performance, we are likely to lose. It's not easy to beat any opponent, and we hope to achieve our fourth consecutive victory and reach our goal. This game involves multiple factors, but we are still in a stage where we are fighting for survival."
“We’ve scored quite a few goals in our recent matches, and from many different players, which is satisfying. Hopefully, it will be Cole’s or another player’s turn to score next. It’s a team effort, and the team performed well against Villarreal. We need to keep creating chances; anyone can be a key player, all players must be involved, and the most important thing is always to keep creating opportunities.”
Speaking about young players, he said: "I'm not afraid to use any player. Alexis has come off the bench in the last three games and provided us with the help we needed in the second half. I don't care about age, whether they are experienced players or academy players, as long as they can help the team. They are constantly growing, which is commendable. They have the qualities of Sevilla, and they have a deeper understanding when the team is in trouble."
"In Pamplona, I saw this group of players display a strong fighting spirit and commitment; they were truly giving their all. Only in this way can football give the rewards it deserves. The match against Espanyol was a manifestation of this reward. We must complete this phase of our mission and look to the future with a positive attitude. Whether we win or get points, this requirement will not change; the mission is not over yet."
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