Julen Lopeteguiformer Spanish coach and current coach of Sevilla, was in The spar from Cadena SER to talk about the Seville team’s great league season. After a great victory last weekend in the derby against Betis, Lopetegui does not set any limit. Neither in LaLiga nor in the Europa League, whose final is in the city of Seville.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: “Hopefully in the next few days we will have better news and all this will end.”
Ovation of the Pizjuán: “In football the protagonists are the footballers but to be honest these are moments that one is grateful for. Since I arrived I have felt the affection of the fans during these three seasons. I have given the best of me to Sevilla but Sevilla has given me a lot more to me. Three years causes a lot of roots”.
Euphoria for LaLiga: “People are excited but we try to isolate ourselves from the illusion generated by the team. We have suffered a lot due to injuries, but we have to try to reach the end in the best position”.
Seville-Betis rivalry: “It’s a very special derby, there are few in the world that are similar. Passionate rivalry but one that is understood among the Sevillians.”
Last derby: “It was enough to get the three points. The game had two phases, in the first we were able to get a few more goals but then we managed the difference very well. A fully deserved and fair victory”.
Betty: “It’s a great team, with great players and a great coach. They’re having a sensational season.”
‘Tecatito’ Crown: “He is a player that I knew well from Porto, who has had some great seasons there. He has quickly understood everything we want.”
Keep Koundé, Ocampos…: “We have had important injuries so we have put a lot of burden on a small number of players in the three competitions. That takes its toll.”
Relationship with Monchi: “It is a pleasure to work with Monchi. The figure of Monchi is very, very important to me”
Fight for LaLiga: “In the end I am convinced that Barça will be very high up, Atlético too, Villarreal is having a great second round… Betis is holding up very well. Winning each game is an adventure, for everyone in the Spanish league. We have the illusion of the Europa League. West Ham has touched us, which is the most complete team that was in the pot”.
Real Madrid: “Very solid team, regular and very recognizable. Very good season without a doubt.”
Sign Isco?: “I’m only talking about the players who are from Sevilla. He’s a great footballer and I don’t hide my admiration for Isco”.
Jordan: “Fortunately, the Sevilla fans gave an example of how to encourage, just like the Betis fans. You can’t condemn all your fans for a crazy person. Tell them to throw themselves on the ground? They didn’t feel well and we told them to watch the doctor on the ground.
Words from Ángel Haro about the Copa derby and Jordán: “Really, if we can focus only on the fact that a madman tried to attack a soccer player. You have to be 100% uncompromising.”
Contract until 2024: “I hope he sees me until 2024 at Sevilla. Yes, there have been times, this summer, when there was something but we decided to stay”.