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Rayo Vallecano manager assesses the challenge against Osasuna and analyzes Sergio Camello’s form

Rayo Vallecano head coach Beñat San José spoke to the media in the press conference ahead of the clash corresponding to Matchday 7 of LaLiga against CA Osasuna. The Basque coach reviewed the team’s current form, analyzed key members of the squad such as Sergio Camello, Jorge De Frutos and Isi Palazón, and highlighted the unbreakable bond between the Vallecas fan base and the dressing room before facing one of the toughest away fixtures on the calendar.

The demands of the clash at El Sadar

"It’s a match that will show whether we can take a step forward at this stage or not. El Sadar is a very difficult ground and Osasuna are a huge club. We’re going to fight hard. It’s a setting that may invite us to do that or not, because football is football."

Possible Spain call-up for Sergio Camello

"It seems he’s among the candidates. Hopefully he goes; we’d be delighted. It would be a source of pride. Spain have very good number nines, but I think Sergio Camello deserves it."

Takeaways from the match before the international break

"It’s an added incentive. We’re doing things quite well. It’s also true that we need to improve our consistency in the good things we do and in certain details that have cost us goals."

Sergio Camello with the Spain U21 team at the Olympic Games. Source: Spanish National Team

Jorge De Frutos’ performances and versatility

"I see him doing well. Working well, and the good news is that even while performing at that level, he still has more to give. He’s a player I personally love. He represents that total football. I see him as a number nine too. He can play in all three positions. More as a '10' than as a 'nine'."

Options and competition in central defense

"It’s necessary and very welcome. Marash is coming in and Luiz Felipe is training more and more minutes, and we have Florian, Pelayo... Pathé, who, being such a quality player, has done very well. Mujaid did very well the other day. Competition at center-back is very important. We have the right center-backs for our idea and our style of play. When they’re all in good shape, they’ll raise everyone’s level."

The dressing room’s mood and room for improvement

"We’re doing well. I think my assessment is also the players’ assessment. The fans have also felt proud and we have a feeling that there are two points we need to improve: consistency in the good things and defensive lapses that we have to correct. I’m thrilled by the commitment and talent my players have."

Jorge De Frutos in a training session. Source: Rayo Vallecano

The opponent’s strengths and analysis of the Navarre side

"In every match we look at the weak points and the strong points. We have to be very careful with Osasuna; they are very good on the ball, have a very direct attack, and very skillful players in the box. They’re a solid team and you have to work very hard tactically and physically."

Sense of belonging and bond with the fans

"I don’t think it gets lost. Another thing is that the fans express their opinion and make themselves heard because they have that right and we find it fair, reasonable and logical. They have a lot of love for the team and its players. I’m not the right person to tell you this, but from what little I’ve felt, with the fans in the neighborhood, they’re one of the fan bases I’ve felt most strongly make you feel, if you’ll pardon the redundancy, that sense of belonging. It’s key to giving you an extra edge when you compete. These fans inject you with that."

Progress in getting Isi Palazón back up to full speed

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