Deportivo vs Valencia preview - Depor aim to end losing run
Posted Saturday, October 18, 2014 by PA
Deportivo defender Luisinho has set his side the ambitious aim of ending their losing streak when they host high-flying Valencia on Sunday.
Depor's return to the Primera Division has been a joyless experience thus far, taking just four points from their first seven matches.
They have been defeated in each of the last four fixtures, a sequence that has seen them concede 15 times and score just four of their own.
With Valencia heading into the weekend second only to Barcelona in the table, they hardly look like the perfect opponents to help Depor get back on track, but Luisinho is focused on taking something from the game.
"There is some concern inside the changing room, which is normal, but now we are looking forward to Valencia and want to get the three points," he told the club's official website.
"We know we cannot fail any more. Though nothing will be lost if we lose to Valencia, it does mean things could get complicated for us.
"We are focused on ending the losing streak, but we know we will have many difficulties.
"We know it's a tough game, but we must be confident and positive throughout the 90 minutes."
The home fans may have little to cheer so far this term, Luisinho expects a show of unity from the crowd on this occasion.
"From the fans we have no complaints because they're always at our side," he said.
"Dissatisfaction is normal, but I think it will be with us in this match and we have to try to bring some joy."
Luisinho's fellow Portuguese, midfielder Andre Gomes, will be among the Valencia contingent.
He afforded due respect to Depor but made it clear Los Che would only be satisfied with one outcome at the Riazor.
"All away games are hard and they are a tough team who can play very well, so it is difficult but we want to win and keep on winning," he said.
"We go to win the match because we are always thinking about winning, that is what we are prepared for. People demand it.
"If we play well we can play against any team."
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