The Valencian coach highlights the experience and physical presence of Villarreal B’s next opponents (Saturday, 6.30pm)
Villarreal B head coach, David Albelda, spoke to V Play this Friday to analyse the build‑up to the Yellow reserve team’s next match, in which they host SD Tarazona this Saturday at 6.30pm at the Mini Estadi of the José Manuel Llaneza Training Ground.
Before assessing the clash with the Aragonese side, the Valencian coach highlighted his team’s good form: “The team is growing. We’re in a good moment, improving all the time. We’ve gone six matches unbeaten, showing a high level. We’re always closer to winning than losing. This is the way. Being aware that we are in a good moment, we want to confirm it at home against Tarazona.”
Regarding the opposition, Albelda pointed out their experience and physical strength: “They’re an experienced side, very comfortable without the ball and dangerous from set pieces. They’re a team with great physical stature, and they will force us to control set plays carefully. We hope to show our best version through possession. We want to stretch the pitch, keep the ball, and hurt them that way, although we know it won’t be easy. They’re a very solid team defensively.”
For the Yellow reserve‑team coach, the goal is to take things day by day and stay focused on the work ahead: “We’re not looking up or down. We go step by step, but we’re excited about the work we’ve been doing. We need to continue this way.”
Regarding the new arrivals, Albelda reminded that they are still adapting, although he stressed that they are already bringing positive things to the team: “They need time because they come from playing few minutes and need to train and adapt to our ideas. The positive thing is that they’re already giving us hard work and very good minutes when they come on. I’m satisfied. They’re players who increase the variety and competitiveness of the squad.”
Finally, the Valencian coach expressed his frustration with the use of VAR in Primera Federación: “It was meant to bring fairness to the competition, but the reality—and the feeling among all teams—is that it’s not achieving that. Even when situations are very clear, like the offside the other day against Atlético Madrileño, it isn’t checked with the main referee. It’s not being used properly, and I think it would be good to rethink the approach.”
