Iñigo Perez: We must remain calm and mature enough to repay the fans with a victory.

Villarreal will host Deportivo La Coruña in a match that will also mark the debut of new manager Iñigo Pérez at the Estadio de la Cerámica. In a pre-match interview, Pérez discussed the upcoming game and emphasized the need for his team to fully consider the strength and characteristics of their opponents.  

Inigo Pérez is very excited about his upcoming first match as Villarreal's manager at the Estadio de la Cerámica. He said, "Being able to coach at my home stadium is a joy in itself. Experiencing everything here from the home team's perspective brings a different feeling. When you're only observing from the outside, you often discover different details. Now, I hope to fully enjoy this experience and look forward to seeing the stands full of fans. Most importantly, I hope we can repay everyone's support with a victory."  

"Whether playing at home or away, getting points is very important, but winning at home is undoubtedly more special. Sharing the joy of victory with the fans is one of the most fascinating moments in football. Celebrating in a familiar home stadium is an irreplaceable experience. We are very much looking forward to returning to the Estadio de la Cerámica and hope to have a closer interaction with the fans through the game. We hope this match can be the starting point for the team to change things."  

“Based on their current performance, I have been very impressed with Deportivo La Coruña. In fact, I had already taken notice of this team when they were playing in the Segunda División, and I had also been in contact with their head coach. Therefore, I knew very well that this would not be an easy match. The opponent has shown strong competitiveness at different stages of the competition, and we must be fully prepared.”  

“We need to remain calm and mature, clearly recognizing that the team has not yet secured a victory, and the whole team is extremely eager for three points. However, this eagerness must not become a burden during the game. We must learn to control our emotions and truly integrate all aspects of our preparation into the game.”  

"Judging from their performance in the first two rounds, they actually had some obvious problems in the matches, but they didn't pay the price for them then. For us, the key is whether we can put them in such a difficult situation again in this match and prolong the time they have to struggle. Only by continuously putting pressure on them can we have a greater chance of taking control of the game."  

"We must take any opponent seriously and never be intimidated by the importance of the match or the level of the competition. Whether it is the upcoming match against Deportivo La Coruña or the Champions League schedule afterward, they are all equally important to the team. We need to take every match seriously."  

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