Gerard Moreno wants to end the season with the culmination that would be the victory against Atlético and third place in the table. The Catalan forward has had an excellent end to the season, although that has not helped him to be on the World Cup list. Something that, he assures, does not affect him and that would even have been “unfair” to other colleagues.
Desire to finish well: “We had it in our hands but in the end it will be decided on the last day. We are playing at home, so we have a very good chance to be third. Obviously we are playing against a great team that plays the same game as us. But we arrive with desire and confidence that the people will help us win this game.”
Good level at home: “I think that at home we have been very strong. Despite the defeat against Sevilla, in the first half hour we played a great game. We have to play with the same confidence that we have done throughout the season, knowing that at home we are a strong team. It is true that if we had added in these last few days, a draw would have been worth it. Now we have to win, people are excited that we are third, and it also coincides with the end of the holidays. We will try to give everything to win and give them this joy.”
Take advantage of the opportunity: “We have had the main objective for weeks now, but now we have this opportunity and it is important to take advantage of it. We must have ambition until the last moment. We are happy to play at home, to depend on ourselves. We have to try with all our desire because it is money for the club. It is not easy because Atlético is opposite us, but we are here with the desire to close the season well.”
We have had the main objective for weeks now.
Good farewell to Marcelino: “It would be nice for everyone. Obviously for the coaching staff, it will be their last game and that will be emotional for everyone. But for the club it is also important because money is at stake, and the players want to be third because it would be a great place. Great news for everyone.”
It has performed very well: “This year I have been able to have more continuity, I have worked to have fewer physical problems and I am happy. I have felt good on the pitch and that makes me happy. But the important thing is that the club meets its objective, and it has been met several weeks in advance.”
I felt good on the pitch and that makes me happy.
Changes in the future: “We will finish this season and we will think about the future. But when there is a new coach, new players, we try to help the new players as much as possible to adapt quickly from day one. We will have to adapt to the new concepts that the new coaching staff will have.”
Out of the World Cup: “I don’t regret not being in the World Cup. I already said a long time ago that I didn’t think about this goal. Although it’s true that it’s exciting and the World Cup is an incredible thing. But it would be unfair to teammates who have had a great season and aren’t on the list either. I’m happy to finish well, with continuity and a good level. The rest doesn’t depend on me. On Monday I start vacation, I’ll think about what to do with family and friends to rest and recharge my batteries.”
I don’t have the regret of not being in the World Cup.
Moleiro and the World Cup: “He deserves it. He has had a great season, he has helped us a lot. It is his first year and he has adapted very quickly. He is a very humble boy, eager to grow and contribute to the group. For me he deserves it, I hope he can be there because he is very excited about it.”
