Centre-back Luis Hernández spoke to the media online from the press room at the Ciudad Deportiva. "The team's form was already good before I arrived. Since Sergio's arrival, the team had drawn at home against Espanyol and beaten Levante. After the slip-up in Mallorca, the team has maintained the good line since Sergio arrived. I've been convinced at all times that we could get out of the situation, and that's how it's been. We have nine very important games left, in which if we are capable and improve we will be much closer to achieving our objective", he assured.
Positive mentality. "We were looking forward to getting back to training and seeing our team-mates again. The euphoria has worn off over the days. The team's confidence is very high, we all know what we're playing for, we're a very strong dressing room. We are preparing for a very important match for us. We know how difficult it's going to be, but the team is mentally prepared, with a positive mentality and confidence. We're very aware of what we're playing for and what lies ahead."
Game against Valencia CF. "I'm expecting a very difficult game in a stadium that is going to press and push. A very difficult opponent. We know what Bordalás' teams are like, how they play and, above all, the quality of their players. We're going to have to play a perfect game to come close to getting the three points. We're clear about our objective and the way we're going to face the game."