“I feel strong, but if the club decides for me to leave, there is no problem”

Almeyda: “I feel strong, but if the club decides for me to leave, there is no problem”

The Sevilla coach assumes responsibility after the defeat against Valencia and opens the door for his departure

Sevilla is going through a delicate moment and the statements of its coach, Matías Almeyda, after the 0-2 defeat against Valencia, have only fueled the debate about its future. The Argentine coach, visibly affected by his team's poor performance, acknowledged that they played a “very bad” match and that nothing of what was planned during the week was reflected on the pitch.

“The analysis I can do is negative, a big blow, we prepared something that nothing came of. And then, they found themselves two goals from their own mistakes and a game that showed a lot of fear on both sides,” said Almeyda, who did not hesitate to assume full responsibility. “The second half was with a different attitude, another search, but without clarity. A very bad game and I am responsible for this,” he added.

The coach confessed that he experienced the match with an intensity that affected him on a personal level, suffering a small health problem that led to the delay of his appearance before the media. “I live football in a quite special way, seeing it from the outside, as I am seeing it, does not do me any good. Sometimes the pressure can go up, it can go down, it is normal for a person who feels football this way,” he explained, recognizing the generalized frustration: “People left angry, like we all are.”

When asked if he fears being dismissed, Almeyda was blunt: “I'm not afraid to fear, it's within the possibilities, and if it's necessary to do so for this to improve… You already know all that, I don't give it much thought. If the solution is for me to leave, there's no problem.” This statement opens a door to reflection in the Sevilla board, which must weigh the continuity of the project.

The coach reiterated his role as the person most responsible for the decisions made in the locker room. “The person most responsible for a team when it makes the eleven is the coach. Both in the good and the bad, sometimes you get it right and other times you don't. The result sometimes speaks in favor and sometimes against. Each one has to take charge of what has to be done,” he stated.

Almeyda also offered details about the substitutions of Azpilicueta and Sow, who had to leave the field due to physical problems. Regarding Oso's substitution, he explained that the youth squad had been feverish the day before, thus justifying his absence from the starting eleven.

The coach was visibly upset when his decision to leave Akor Adams on the bench was questioned. “We have three numbers '9', Neal (Maupay), Akor and Isaac. I'm trying to see who scores the goals. Neal returned after the injury and I opted for him, knowing that we could keep that intensity up. I didn't like Akor's game the other day, we try to keep changing and it's very difficult to please everyone,” he argued, defending his tactical criteria.

The defeat against Valencia leaves Sevilla in a compromised situation, and Almeyda's words make it clear that the future of the Nervión bench is up in the air. The fans, for their part, hope for a quick reaction that will restore enthusiasm to Nervión.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the match between Sevilla and Valencia?

Sevilla lost against Valencia by a result of 0-2.

What did Matías Almeyda say about his team's performance?

Almeyda described his team's game as “very bad” and acknowledged that nothing that was prepared came out on the field.

Did Almeyda assume responsibility for the defeat?

Yes, the Argentine coach took full responsibility for the bad result.

Did Almeyda feel pressured by the defeat?

Yes, he confessed that he experienced the game with intensity and that it affected his health.

Did it open the door to his possible dismissal?

Yes, he stated that if the club considers that his departure is the best for Sevilla, “there is no problem.”

Why were Azpilicueta and Sow replaced?

Both players suffered physical problems during the match.

What was the reason for Bear's substitution?

Bear had a fever the day before the game.

How did Almeyda defend Akor Adams' replacement?

He explained that he was trying different forwards and that he had not liked Adams' previous game.

What is Sevilla's current situation after this defeat?

The defeat complicates the team's situation and raises doubts about the coach's future.

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