Carlos Colberán: We hope to repay the fans' support and lead Valencia back to the top.

Valencia coach Carlos Colberán spoke at the pre-match press conference, looking ahead to the team's La Liga match against Elche at the Martínez Valero Stadium this week.

Carlos Corberan said: "Elche is a very technically capable team. They have had a good start to the season, with 25 of their 29 points coming from home games. Their playing style is consistently clear: they focus on possession and often involve their goalkeeper in organizing attacks. They have both strengths and weaknesses. This match will be very difficult for both sides, and the competition will be fierce. We will focus on the goal."

"We are focused on achieving results, and therefore we are also focused on our performance and mindset. The past week was very difficult; we did not achieve the desired results, nor did we play to our full potential. Under these circumstances, we need to go through a challenging period of responsibility and self-discipline to be in the best condition for the next game, perform to our full potential, and take another step closer to our goal."

"Whether you face boos or applause, it's always unpleasant not to achieve the desired results. I am aware of the responsibility and pressure I bear as the head coach of Valencia. Valencia is not an ordinary club, but a team that pursues victory and has extremely high standards. This job requires you to be able to withstand pressure and understand the true meaning of coaching this club. I am very disciplined, and my passion for coaching Valencia has never diminished, regardless of boos or criticism."

“I think we still have 24 points to fight for at the end of the season, which is crucial for us. We want to prove how important the three points we got against Elche were. We also want to change the impression left by the last game, show the team's spirit, and bring a victory to the fans.”

"We are always committed to maintaining stability in defense and striving for control of the game. We are also clear about which phases we performed well and which aspects still need improvement. In the last game, our performance in possession was not up to standard. Our defense was sometimes solid and sometimes a little loose. We are eager to give our all in the game, but we must also face the difficulty of the game. We are very clear about the competitive state we hope to present next."

“All the coaches who have managed Valencia share a common goal: to make the fans proud to be a part of the club. This is what motivates us to work hard every day. Every player who plays for this club feels the same way. It’s unacceptable to see the stadium packed during Easter, with fans supporting us until the very last minute, yet still failing to achieve the desired result.”

"Valencia CF has never lacked ambition and aspirations, because it is these fans who have propelled us to higher levels. And when we fail to achieve our goals, the disappointment and regret are all the more profound. We hope to repay the fans for their support, give our all, and lead Valencia back to the top."

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