Baraja: “I will always be grateful to Elche for the opportunity they gave me”

Despite his status at the bottom of the table and winning only two games all season, the Valencia coach A “very difficult” match awaits Elche team”He’s doing well, switching coaches and competing. We have to be ready to show that we can win the game.“, commented.

“Pipo” will return to Franjiverde Coliseum, where Elche coached, in the 2015-2016 season.He remembered that stage in the Second Division, after administrative relegation, his first experience on a professional bench: “EI was in a very difficult time. Even after the administrative relegation, the team managed to go to Segunda B. However Continuing in the Second was possible thanks to key people from Elche, who provided the city’s support and the money needed. The team fought well. Elche Has a very loyal fan base and I expect a great atmosphere in Martínez Valero. I will always be grateful for the opportunity The one that Elche gave me”.

Despite the delicate situation of Valencia, who is third from the bottom in the ranking, three points at places of drop and places of permanence, Baraja said that he did not see more nerves to face the conflict against the Elche team than in other situations. “I didn’t notice anything different from previous meetings. During the week We are focused on working to improve the aspects where we can do this. to be competitive. This is the most important. How to do it and how to win. We need to be firm, strong and evaluate our goal positions. That’s the rule in football and that’s the key to this game.”

Valencia manager She didn’t hesitate to praise her fans’ support and behavior.“I have no doubt that our fans will always be with us and support us. If I have said one thing from the first minute, it is this: The only people who live the history of this club are the fans.. They’re there when things are going well, and they’re there when they’re not. They always. We are the ones who have to show that we are ready for the task, we must be able to communicate through the game that we can achieve the results.”

Baraja refused to talk about Valencia’s qualifying position because You just want to focus on the “positive things”.