We were in the toughest group in the competition and once again we have qualified for the latter stages with a game to spare, our first objective was to qualify as group winners but we also wanted to show a real improvement in our play. Ernesto Valverde More Quotes by Ernesto Valverde More Quotes From Ernesto Valverde Dembele has things that nobody else in the squad has - self-confidence, one against one, shooting with both feet, personality. Ernesto Valverde self-confidencenobodypersonality When the opposition sits back and defends well and together, it's difficult. Ernesto Valverde wellbackdifficulttogether Training isn't the same as playing. Ernesto Valverde playingsametraining I'm not aware of any plans for a European Super League, but the Champions League is a Super League. Ernesto Valverde superchampionsanyplans You cannot talk to a player who has a contract. It's not in my code. Ernesto Valverde cannottalkwhoyou Every player has to find their place, their form, and play well. Ernesto Valverde wellfindplaceplay Atletico is a rival who will never give up. Ernesto Valverde never-give-upgivewillnever When you lose is when you learn the most. Ernesto Valverde learnlosemostyou A derby is always special. Ernesto Valverde alwaysderbyspecial Over the season, the games come thick and fast, and in some games, you aren't so lucky. Ernesto Valverde fastsomeyoulucky I try to play with balance. Ernesto Valverde trybalanceplay Sometimes results mean something, as there are difficulties, but it depends how you play. You might not win, as you don't create chances, or you might dominate and not take your chances. Ernesto Valverde difficultieswinyousometimes Technology is going to be good for football, but it will take time to adjust. The important thing is that the games have rhythm; at the beginning, it will be complicated, but there are plays that require it. Ernesto Valverde goodtechnologytimefootball It's never easy to find players in the market who are exactly what you need at that time. Ernesto Valverde neveryoueasytime As far as enthusiasm goes, yes, certain games maybe bring more out of the players. Ernesto Valverde playersmoreenthusiasmgames I know what it's like to be in a difficult situation, where the results do not come in. Ernesto Valverde likeknowdifficultsituation I don't like to see any coach get sacked - not Lopetegui, not the Huesca coach, not the Granada coach, and, of course, not the Barca coach. Ernesto Valverde coachgetseelike Everything is focused on the coach. It's what happens in football. Ernesto Valverde coacheverythingfocusedfootball Every player is free to decide over their future, just like the clubs can decide who they keep. Ernesto Valverde decidefreelikefuture I don't like to talk about players from other teams, just like I wouldn't like it if the opposition coach talked about my team. It's a question of respect. Ernesto Valverde talklikerespectteam
