{"id":229276,"date":"2022-10-28T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/we-re-up-against-the-dark-horses\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T10:33:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:33:25","slug":"we-re-up-against-the-dark-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/we-re-up-against-the-dark-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"“We’re up against the dark horses”"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg","alt":"||||","width":1170,"height":658,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke about the team\u2019s lead up ahead of the match against Albacete Balompi\u00e9 (Sunday, 9pm CET)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal B coach Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke at the press conference ahead of the match between the Yellows and Albacete Balompi\u00e9, corresponding to matchday 13 of LaLiga SmartBank, which will take place on Sunday at 9pm CET at the Carlos Belmonte. These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Great win at home against FC Andorra"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Few teams take risks in the second division"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A victory that gives us reassurance"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Albacete, the dark horses"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fitness of the team"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To see the full press conference, click on the video."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuJlt_AG2Ms?feature=oembed","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke about the team\u2019s lead up ahead of the match against Albacete Balompi\u00e9 (Sunday, 9pm CET) Villarreal B coach Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke at the press conference ahead of the match between the Yellows and Albacete Balompi\u00e9, corresponding to matchday 13 of LaLiga SmartBank, which will take place on Sunday at 9pm CET at the Carlos Belmonte. These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach: Great win at home against FC Andorra \u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d. Few teams take risks in the second division \u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d. A victory that gives us reassurance \u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d. Albacete, the dark horses \u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d. Fitness of the team \u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d. To see the full press conference, click on the video.","headings":[],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg","alt":"||||","width":1170,"height":658,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px"}],"counts":{"blocks":15,"headings":0,"texts":13,"buttons":0,"images":1}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke about the team\u2019s lead up ahead of the match against Albacete Balompi\u00e9 (Sunday, 9pm CET) Villarreal B coach Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke at the press conference ahead of the match between the Yellows and Albacete Balompi\u00e9, corresponding to matchday 13 of LaLiga SmartBank, which will take place on Sunday at 9pm CET at the Carlos Belmonte. These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach: Great win at home against FC Andorra \u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d. Few teams take risks in the second division \u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d. A victory that gives us reassurance \u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d. Albacete, the dark horses \u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d. Fitness of the team \u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d. 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The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Few teams take risks in the second division"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A victory that gives us reassurance"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Albacete, the dark horses"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fitness of the team"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To see the full press conference, click on the video."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg","alt":"||||","width":1170,"height":658,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg","alt":"||||","width":1170,"height":658,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/c4cbaf11d32f9cb6a173637620e24413.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke about the team\u2019s lead up ahead of the match against Albacete Balompi\u00e9 (Sunday, 9pm CET)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal B coach Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke at the press conference ahead of the match between the Yellows and Albacete Balompi\u00e9, corresponding to matchday 13 of LaLiga SmartBank, which will take place on Sunday at 9pm CET at the Carlos Belmonte. These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Great win at home against FC Andorra"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Few teams take risks in the second division"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A victory that gives us reassurance"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Albacete, the dark horses"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fitness of the team"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To see the full press conference, click on the video."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuJlt_AG2Ms?feature=oembed","poster":""}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke about the team\u2019s lead up ahead of the match against Albacete Balompi\u00e9 (Sunday, 9pm CET) Villarreal B coach Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke at the press conference ahead of the match between the Yellows and Albacete Balompi\u00e9, corresponding to matchday 13 of LaLiga SmartBank, which will take place on Sunday at 9pm CET at the Carlos Belmonte. These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach: Great win at home against FC Andorra \u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d. Few teams take risks in the second division \u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d. A victory that gives us reassurance \u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d. Albacete, the dark horses \u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d. Fitness of the team \u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d. 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The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Few teams take risks in the second division"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A victory that gives us reassurance"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Albacete, the dark horses"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fitness of the team"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. 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These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Great win at home against FC Andorra"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Few teams take risks in the second division"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A victory that gives us reassurance"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Albacete, the dark horses"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fitness of the team"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To see the full press conference, click on the video."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuJlt_AG2Ms?feature=oembed","poster":""}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke about the team\u2019s lead up ahead of the match against Albacete Balompi\u00e9 (Sunday, 9pm CET) Villarreal B coach Miguel \u00c1lvarez spoke at the press conference ahead of the match between the Yellows and Albacete Balompi\u00e9, corresponding to matchday 13 of LaLiga SmartBank, which will take place on Sunday at 9pm CET at the Carlos Belmonte. These are the most important statements from the Ja\u00e9n coach: Great win at home against FC Andorra \u201cIt\u2019s not our way of playing, we are a team that goes up, but in football winning is important. This type of match is fundamental for your training. The last three games against Andorra have been nine points out of nine, with four goals scored and none conceded\u201d. Few teams take risks in the second division \u201cWe have a clear idea. I\u2019ve been here for six seasons and I\u2019ve always tried to tell the lads to be brave and go for the opposition. Now I\u2019m not going to change the approach, although there are basic things that are vital to improve. We are in a process and we have to adapt to the competition\u201d. A victory that gives us reassurance \u201cThe message to the players is to be a consistent team and start to compete because, from there, you are closer to winning. We are improving, but we have a lot to correct and adapt to the different scenarios that the competition throws at us\u201d. Albacete, the dark horses \u201cAlong with Burgos, they are the surprise team. They hold a lot of records, the proof is in the standings. They\u2019ve done a brilliant managerial job, they\u2019ve kept last year\u2019s starters and the new signings have raised the level a lot, both in the starting eleven and on the bench\u201d. Fitness of the team \u201cWell, some of them with some discomfort, like Mbacke. On the other hand, we have a few more weeks of work with For\u00e9s. M. A. Leal and Arana have taken part in training all week. Today Carlo and Del Moral have been with the first team\u201d. 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