Oscar Sanchez: I saw a very energetic team, and every player was fully committed to the game.

Valencia manager Óscar Sánchez spoke to the media after the team's victory over Alavés, discussing the team's overall performance and sharing his views on the importance of the win.  

After the match, Óscar Sánchez said, "Valencia's fans and players have been going through a very difficult period, and they have been under tremendous pressure for several weeks. Therefore, the result of the match naturally affects everyone's emotions. Now, I hope they can fully enjoy this victory."  

"This is an important step for the team to move forward, and it's a very valuable 3 points. It also proves that this team has its own spirit. We have many excellent players on the roster, and they can defend this crest in the way that the fans expect."  

"I prefer to talk about what happened today because these are things I witnessed firsthand and truly understand, rather than constantly looking back. What I saw today was a vibrant and energetic team, with every player fully committed to the game. As I said before, football is a sport that evokes strong emotions, and it's perfectly normal for fans and players to feel disappointed after a loss."  

"Our goal is to help the players regain their confidence and make them realize that they are all excellent players. As long as they do what they are supposed to do, the Valencia fans will always support them. In today's game, they have proven that they are fully capable of getting back on their feet."  

“We know very well what kind of team our opponents are. They can sometimes put a lot of pressure on us, pinning us firmly in our own half, while also employing a more direct attacking style. We knew before the game that it wouldn't be easy, and we understood that the whole team had to unite and work together to cope with the pressure they put on us.”  

"This was a defensive performance from the whole team, and a lot of the work had already been done beforehand. As the coaching staff, what we can offer the team now is more psychological support. Much of the work Carlos Colberán has done in the past has been integrated into the team, and this also belongs to his coaching team. It would be unfair to attribute this victory entirely to ourselves."  

"No matter what situation the team is in, the players will step up. Everyone is eager to get playing time and wants to compete. When things change within the team, there are definitely different effects, and you'll hear all sorts of different opinions. I've experienced similar situations when I was a player, and sometimes that environment can actually be an extra source of motivation."  

"The real challenge is that whoever is the head coach must maintain and sustain this level of performance. Although we have won the game, the team still needs to continuously raise its standards and maintain the drive to improve. I believe they can do it."  

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