Aspass: Hilderas is one of the best coaches I have ever met, I am enjoying football now

May 2nd This weekend, Celta will challenge Real Madrid away. Aspas talked about the team's huge changes in the season in an interview with Aspas. A year ago, Celta was still struggling for relegation, and now he is expected to enter the European arena. "Last season we almost kept fighting for relegation, and we were determined to succeed until the penultimate round. This season was completely different, and we were full of hope. We are experiencing an excellent season and now we are striving for the best results."

In addition to the changes in performance, the style of the team has also undergone a radical change

"This is a completely different style of play, the new coach's philosophy is different from before. Usually we use a three-guard formation to make good use of space, and the wingers are almost like wingers. This all-round role is a brand new tactical system, not only different from last season, but even many years ago."

You are against Benny Tess' tactics are uncomfortable, right? "It's not that I'm uncomfortable, it's just that my style is different. I have a good relationship with the coach, and as the captain I often communicate with him. Although the results are not satisfactory, we do have many games close to victory, sometimes because of bad luck, sometimes because of the referee's mistake. If we win one or two more games, Benitez might still be here."

You're not just the result, but the kind of playing that doesn't fit your philosophy

"Indeed, I'm more comfortable now than before. I've always liked to enjoy the game by controlling the ball, which I learned from childhood. I like to be the protagonist and take the ball in the opponent's half."

If Benitez continues to coach, will you retire early

"I don't know . Obviously, I was not comfortable at the time and was not happy on the court. "

Can you talk about Hilardes' tactics? "He is a very confident person, very confident in himself and his team. He keeps working hard and adjusts his tactics according to his opponents. From the lineup, he will make four substitutions in the next game after a 3-0 victory. "

Iglesias said Hilardes is the best coach he has ever met. Is it really that good? "It's true that he coached me in the last stage of my career, but he is also one of the best coaches in my career. I hope he can coach me when I was young." ."

How do you think of substitute roles? "I can accept it, every day Adjusting. Sometimes it feels good, sometimes it is not. After being injured in January, it is a bit difficult to recover because the Christmas holiday also affects the form. Now I feel better and better, and have a good relationship with the coach. "

" If I need to play as a substitute in every game and play at the last moment, I will do this. If I don't need to, it doesn't matter if I don't play, I just hope the team is good."

Do you feel angry because you can't play

" Of course, I always want to play, just like a 20-year-old guy. Sometimes I feel that I can play, but sometimes I don't need to change when I see the team performing well."

"I will also consider it from the coach's perspective, feeling that I should not replace my teammates with good performance and let me play. Sometimes I start with a substitute, in order to keep it fresh in the last half hour, sometimes I start to consume the opponent and then let other teammates play. "

How do you feel when you play center

" The coach has let me play this position in several games, and I feel very comfortable. Not as fast as it was a few years ago, when we had a different style. Now he hopes that I will retreat more and let the wingers hit the space. "

Is the opportunity to return to the European arena excited?

" There are still five games, there are still many variables, there are several teams competing, and there are still 15 points to compete for. "

You must have calculated

" Yes, I think we need at least 52 points to ensure qualifying. ”

Do you prefer the Europa League or the European Union?” It’s OK to give me any one, as long as you can participate. "

Do you already have the certificate of sports director?

" Not yet. I will have time after I retire. Now I have a lot of jobs in the club and I have three kids at home, so I don’t have that much time. ”

Can you tell me how Marcos Alonso's transfer was completed?

" I contacted him after the season and found that he was interested in joining. I asked him to wait patiently because we still need to deal with the departure of some players. Once these things were resolved, we reached an agreement with him. The next day he came with great enthusiasm. "

" Actually, it would be better if he came here earlier, because training himself is the worst thing. I think it's a very good signing, and besides his outstanding performance on the court, he's also a very good guy. ”

Have you contacted Azpilicueta

"Not yet, but I have his phone number, which we met when we were in the national team. He is a great person and it is important to our team. I don't know if he will be signed, but a player like him will be very helpful to us. "

How do you evaluate the club's youth training work?" This is a proof that we have done well over the years. There are always young players emerging, such as Sotero, Alvarez, Fair Lopez, etc., and now there are more opportunities for young people, they train with us, and the coaches trust them. "

Is the sense of belonging of such youth training players important?

" I discussed this issue with others many years ago. When the team is in a bad situation, local players will feel more heartache and want to bring the team out of trouble. Foreign players may be here today and elsewhere tomorrow. ”

Some people say that Fair Lopez is your successor

"He is a very promising young player, just started his career and has played more than a dozen La Liga games. He has great potential, but there is still a lot to improve. He was more of a midfielder or a second striker than a forward like me, and he reminded me of Bryce Mendes. ”

You will play against Real Madrid, who just lost the Copa del Rey final. "They just lost a final and will definitely want to save face at home. They need to win to maintain the pressure on Barcelona. ”

Why it is always difficult to win at the Bernabeu? "I did win them in the Copa REE and eliminate them, but in the league, we haven't won there for a long time. Sometimes we draw, sometimes we lose big. They are one of the best teams in the world, and it is normal to lose to them. ”

What do you think about the penalty for that game?” It was a publicly broadcasted game, and everyone has their own opinions. There are some decisions I don't agree with, but Real Madrid fans may have different opinions. ”

One thing that made everyone agree on

" There were four referees on the field, two referees in the VAR room, and the camera helped you avoid making a wrong decision, but I think they did make a wrong decision that day. ”

Two weeks later, Real Madrid issued a statement after losing to Espanyol, complaining about the referee's penalty, what do you think? "Okay, this makes me laugh, what else can I say. ”

Do you think Real Madrid will put pressure on the referee?

"I don't know, I have never watched those RMTV videos. I do hear some rumors, but I rarely pay attention to it. "The match on Sunday will be enforced by Gill Manzano. He is an excellent referee with great experience and I think he is one of the best referees in La Liga. ”

Bellingham was cancelled, what do you think? "I hope this can become a precedent for other teams and cancel other players' bans. This is not good news for us because he will be on the court. ”

Do you think Vinicius and Mbappe's performance was lower than expected?

"Mbappe has scored more than 20 goals, and Vinicius ranks second in the Golden Ball Awards, and he deserves to win the award. There will always be ups and downs during the season, but they are all undisputed top players. ”

It is said that Ancelotti will not continue to coach Real Madrid, who will you choose to replace him

" Maybe Xavi Alonso is a good choice, he performed well in Leverkusen. He used to play for Real Madrid, maybe it's suitable there. Ancelotti is the coach who has won the most championships in history and knows how to manage superstars and he certainly has his strengths. "

Are you enjoying football more than ever before?" As Nolito said, 'God, let me keep it. ’I am very happy at home and have a wonderful family. I realized my dream life and hoped that time would stop. ”

"When I stepped onto the court, I just wanted to win. I was very calm off the court, but sometimes I didn’t even recognize myself on the court, and my mother often blamed me for my protest. ”