Quique Sánchez Flores: “I’m with those who are going through it”
Alavés boss reacts to Valencia’s situation after Corberán and Ron Gourlay leave, and says his focus is winning on Tuesday.
Quique Sánchez Flores will face his former club, Valencia, this Tuesday at 20:00, with the extra emotion that the Alavés coach says he has a lifelong affection for the club. According to Mundo Deportivo, he was asked about Valencia’s difficult moment following the departures of Carlos Corberán and Ron Gourlay.
His stance on Valencia
The coach avoided giving a broad public assessment. As Mundo Deportivo reports, he said: “I’ve formed an opinion and I’m not going to make it public.” Still, he did make clear where his support lies, saying he stands with fans who are suffering.
“As you know, I’ve always had huge respect and a long history of love with Valencia… Since Valencia has been in this situation, I’m with the Valencia supporters, with those who are going through what they’re living,” he added, with Mundo Deportivo quoting his words.
Thinking about Alavés
Looking ahead to the match, Sánchez Flores underlined that his priority is the team he leads: “Right now I’m a babazorro and what I want is for my team to do the best we can and to win,” Mundo Deportivo notes. In short: respect and empathy for Valencia, but full focus on securing a positive result for Alavés.
Source: Mundo Deportivo.
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