Joserra: «The idea is to compete in every match»
Joserra was the player chosen to speak in the press room ahead of the match against Atlético Madrileño on matchday twelve of the Primera Federación. The Rojillo defender talked about his new role in the team, the work with Daniel González and the arrival of Bebé.
Against Ibiza, Joserra played as a centre-back in a back three, a position in which he feels comfortable: «It is true that I have played less at centre-back in my career; my position is full-back. But in this system the coach suggested the idea, I have already played there several times and so far I feel quite comfortable and adapted to what he asks». As he explained, the new approach demands constant alertness: «The coach's idea is lots of support play. We have been pressing higher, and that means keeping a close eye on the team-mates ahead of us and going with them. That is making us much more focused».
The full-back highlighted the unity of the group: «The core of the team is still the same, the group is the same. Dani is motivating us hugely, we are very happy with him, and the idea is to compete in every match to get the three points. This league is very long». He also spoke about the change in training: «It is quite demanding, which I think suits us, because we have a team with good physical capacity. It helps us grow so that the high intensity lasts the full 90 minutes, and I think we are achieving that».
On the style of play, Joserra acknowledged that the team has moved further up the pitch: «With this system we can break lines more. It also carries the risk of leaving space in behind, but we are working on it well and it is helping us create more chances. Hopefully this weekend the win we need so much will come».
As for the opponent, the defender expects a demanding match: «It is the reserve side of one of the best teams in the world, and the lads are hand-picked, so their footballing qualities are very high. We, with our idea, which we fully believe in, will go there to try to get our first away win».
Finally, Joserra praised Bebé's commitment in his first days in Teruel: «He has surprised me in a good way. He comes with a lot of desire, a lot of hunger, and that says a lot about him. His career is very extensive, and in every training session you see him supporting his team-mates and encouraging them. I think he will bring us a lot of good things». CD Teruel visit Atlético Madrileño this Sunday, 15 November, at 12:00 at the Centro Deportivo Alcalá.
