Corberán: "We all want to take Valencia CF as high up the table as possible" | OneFootball

His squad availability

Thierry Correia is suffering from hamstring discomfort, which has ruled him out of the squad. We've been monitoring Ugrinic throughout the week, as he's experiencing discomfort in his patella tendon again, and he won't be included either.

How the week has gone

First and foremost, we have to take responsibility. We're aware of our level and know when we fall below it. We won't accept a defeat where we haven't shown the level, intensity, and mentality we need on the pitch. The week has been one of pain -because of us not having been able to play the football we're capable of- and by high standards and a sense of responsibility.

Frustration

We know that Valencia CF are a big club, accustomed to fighting for different goals than what we have now, and we know what club we are at. Valencia CF are not complacent; we don't have complacent players or staff. Everyone here is aware of that expectation; we have to go to every stadium and give our all. We're aware of the demands of being at Valencia CF.

Renzo Saravia

Renzo is available; we'll see what we do with him tomorrow. We're all aware of his situation, his adaptation, and the short 'preseason' he had. He's not yet at the level he'll get to, although he's getting closer every day. We'll see tomorrow.

The objective

I respect all opinions. It's impossible to have a more ambitious objective than going to Seville tomorrow to win. Valencia CF are a demanding club. We're not opposing the demands of being at Valencia CF. No one at Valencia CF can be complacent. That's why, after the match against Real Oviedo, we were very disappointed and felt responsible. That game leaves you just as disappointed whether I tell you the objective is Europe or tenth place. The objective is to get as many points as possible, to finish as high up the table as we can. We all want to take Valencia CF as high up as we can.

Renzo Saravia's fitness

That was assessed. When you lose a player long-term and the other player you have, plus the reserve team players, are injured, you have to find a solution. We were aware that he wasn't coming off a run of competitive matches, that he had played his last game in December. He's been improving week by week. Last year, for example, you could debate the signing of Max Aarons, but he had to play at the Bernabéu and he helped us that day.

The visit to the Sánchez Pizjuán

Tomorrow's game is going to be extremely tough. It's the kind that requires mental strength and a lot of character. We know that, we're aware of it, and we want to show that on the pitch.

Talking to the team about qualifying for Europe distracting them

The short-term goal is to do our best against Sevilla FC. There's nothing more ambitious than trying to get the three points tomorrow. We're aware of the opposition, but we have to go to the Sánchez Pizjuán with that mentality. Anything that is not talking about that is a distraction. I want to give it my all, with our utmost determination, personality, courage, aggression, intensity, and sacrifice. We have to give that every single day. Our league position is a consequence of each result. The focus must be on what we need to do to achieve each result. Elite football and being at Valencia CF demands that. To win games, you have to give your all, and when you don't, you don't win.

Responsibility

Responsibility means acknowledging that you could have done much more to make things turn out differently. What happens on the pitch depends on how we experience the match from a tactical and emotional perspective. If we don't take responsibility, we can't change things. Matches aren't just played with the heart, but with the head. The opposition present you with something else to contend with, and you have to put everything together. You can't win games with heart alone. Real Oviedo's approach is not the same as Sevilla FC's. They defend like no other team in LaLiga; they have a very different identity. In attack, they have similar styles to other teams, but defensively, they have nuances that make them different. In this game, against opponents who are pressing high, understanding the advantages we can have and being able to capitalize on them will be key. Our mental state should allow us to understand their game and bring out our best.

Midfield

Everyone can get playing time because they're all good players. With Beltrán, we have a striker that fits the 'No.10' role; with Ugrinic, who is a 'No.8', he can play as a 'No.10' as well; Almeida and Raba are pure 'No.10s' Diego López and Ramazani can also play there. Pepelu's profile is also similar to Guido's. Depending on how you want to play, he can be part of a double pivot. We adjust our approach slightly depending on the profile available.

His starting XI

We approach each game giving importance both to those who start and those who come on later. I have confidence in those who started against Real Oviedo, which is why we're hurting, because we couldn't play the way we wanted.

The fans

The fans' frustration doesn't stem from what we say, but from what we do. If Villarreal CF, Atletico Madrid, or FC Barcelona are where they are, it's because they win matches. Words can never hide the feeling of seeing your team win or lose. To win matches, we focus on commitment, character, personality, courage, and organisation. It's all about that. All of that brings you closer to victory. That's what we have to focus on, most of all.