Tough for a football moment Alex Baena to remain unnoticed. Since last season, the Almería international has emerged as one of the most disruptive footballers on the continent and his name is already appearing on the agendas of major clubs. Despite this, the midfielder remains with his head on his shoulders and is clear that only a top-level offer will make him consider leaving. what he considers the club of his life.
Bad streak. “It is true that the bad streak has come at the worst time because it means elimination of the cup and defeat to the direct rival. But we are a team that strives for the highest and in these moments we have to. to be together as much as possible to get back to the positive dynamic we had and move forward”
Injuries have affected. “We have had serious injuries and important teammates who have missed games, but there is a team that makes up for those losses with arguments. Gerrard’s condition is normal to notice because he is our pillar, our As you can see. Ayoze’s game, he can beat you in any game.
The main role. “I take it well. Now the focus is on me when it comes to attack, but the reality is that we have to attack as a team, which is what wins games.”
He had no rest. “We are doing our best and taking care of ourselves as much as possible during the week to come out well. It is true that there are games where I notice a little more fatigue because of the accumulated days, but I try. doing what doesn’t show off the pitch is resting and looking after myself and managing loads and working with the club to keep it going as long as possible.
Three weeks until Christmas without competing. “Christmas break is going to be like summer break because there are so many days. But maybe it would be good if we get a lot of injured people back to health and the rest of us take a break and be with family as much as possible.”
Rumors about his future. “I try not to look too much at what’s being said. I’m focused on finishing the season at Villarreal because I’m happiest here. I’ve always said that “Villarreal” should be a better team, and for me “Villarreal” is the club of my life, we will sit down, talk and see “the best for both of us”.
The goal of champions. “We think we have enough quality and arguments to be in fourth place. Sunday’s game is a game against a direct rival that we have to win, no matter what, and then gather strength for the remaining two games “We’re hitting the table. The Champions League is an illusion. Villarreal deserves to be in Europe every year and because of the trajectory we have, to get into the top four.”
About Betis. “They are arriving at a good time, they have great players like Gio Lo Celso as a star. They are two of the best players in the world. But at home we have to build if they defeat us, it will be with a lot of suffering.
Personal Improvement and More Maturity”. “I feel very good, with good statistics. I have made a big leap in my game and personally. I have to try not to fall down and, if that happens, not to collapse in order to help the team achieve its goals.”