[訪問]Fran:"I Keep Enjoying Myself."
FRAN: "I KEEP ENJOYING MYSELF"
Midfielder Fran (34-years old) has been at the club since 1988 and was present
when the team won all the trophies in its history. But this season has been
different to the previous ones as Luque has taken over his position at the left
wing. Nevertheless, when he's on the pitch he brings experience to the team
when they need it most. And Fran still starts matches, as he did against
Albacete on Sunday.
Q: How did you experience playing against Albacete?
A: I felt fine. I keep going out to enjoy myself, especially when we win like
we did at the Carlos Belmonte stadium.
Q: It seems that Luque has taken over the left wing and makes thing hard
for you.
A: He's doing a good job. But the most important thing for me is to be prepared
when the coach needs me.
Q: How do you, as captain of the team, evaluate the contract renewal of Juan
Carlos Valeron?
A: It was great news hearing that Juan Carlos has renewed his contract, as well
as for the club as for him. His future has been assured and that brings him
more easiness.
Q: It seems that 'El Flaco' has integrated very well in La Coruna.
A: This team has a good aspect which isn't valued enough. And that's the
capacity to integrate new players. The dressing room, the club, the city,
the supporters... Every player loves to sign at Deportivo and Valeron isn't
an exception.
Q: That also is expressed on the pitch and makes the team attractive.
A: Deportivo has been playing at the top for years now and that's something
players value. To play Champions League football is an excellent opportunity
for every player, being a Spanish one or a foreigner.
Q: What about Mauro's contract renewal?
A: Mauro must have been confident about his strength to keep on playing for
another season. Personally I think he has done the right thing. If you enjoy
things I am a player who thinks one shouldn't quit then.
Q: Has the team grown up compared to previous seasons?
A: I don't know if we could call it that way. But the team has achieved regular
performances despite the setbacks and injured players. Some players are doing
a great job in the starting eleven. But when they're not available others step
in to make up for it.
Q: What's your bet for Sunday's clash between Real Madrid and Valencia?
A: I think the team should win which deserves it most. We should keep ourselves
on top of the Liga. We still have difficult away matches to play and the key
is to be close to the first position when the final matches arrive. But we have
great aspirations for this season.
Q: How do you explain the gap between the three clubs at the top and the rest?
A: There seem to more differences as in previous seasons. And indeed there's an
abnormal big gip between the number three and the following teams. Real Madrid
, Valencia and Deportivo already achieved a considerable gap at the start of
the season.
Q: What are the targets?
A: Our target is to finish at a position which gives a right to play Champions
League football. And we would prefer to avoid playing pre-round matches. But if
we keep our options intact we should fight for the two titles left.
Q: What has happened to Barcelona?
A: Barcelona isn't the Dream Team anymore. They have done a bad job recently
and haven't been able to replace the players who left the club.
(咦...?這個............= =|||||)
Q:And Deportivo?
A: Without a doubt the key has been the easiness and continuance. The president
has made a plan for the long term and the coach has directed this line. I
think that's the key to our success. The target was to create a firm base in
the squad and to strengthen it with some extra additions.
Q: The only negative aspect keeps being the youth system.
A: When I came from Deportivo B to play in the first team it was more easy
because the step then wasn't that big. But the problems with Galician youth
players isn't our exclusive problem, as Celta also don't use it much. There
aren't many young players from the Galician youth systems who arrive at the
top level.
Q: How can the training facilities at Abegondo help?
A: They will be very important because they help forming the youth players. But
only within some years we can take advantage of it, not within a short period
of time.
Q: Juventus seems beatable this season.
A: I don't trust them, because looking at their squad it's the same one as last
season.
Q: Finally, what about the Spanish national team? Can you see them becoming
European champions?
A: Inaki Saez goes for young players and he has many to chose from, although
they still have a lot to demonstrate. But the less favourite they are the more
chances they have.
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