{"id":204308,"date":"2016-08-16T10:59:06","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T08:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/we-ve-got-injuries-but-also-great-hope\/"},"modified":"2016-08-16T10:59:06","modified_gmt":"2016-08-16T08:59:06","slug":"we-ve-got-injuries-but-also-great-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/we-ve-got-injuries-but-also-great-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope\u201d"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was optimistic ahead of the AS Monaco FC match"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was very excited at the press conference ahead of Wednesday\u2019s match against AS Monaco FC, corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. Tomorrow we have an opportunity at our home ground and we want to grasp it with both hands\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WtagsumutDc","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WtagsumutDc","target":"_blank"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was optimistic ahead of the AS Monaco FC match Villarreal CF Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was very excited at the press conference ahead of Wednesday\u2019s match against AS Monaco FC, corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d. According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d. With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d. Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d. Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d. The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d. To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. 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The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d. According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d. With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d. Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d. Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d. The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d. To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. Tomorrow we have an opportunity at our home ground and we want to grasp it with both hands\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was optimistic ahead of the AS Monaco FC match"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was very excited at the press conference ahead of Wednesday\u2019s match against AS Monaco FC, corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. Tomorrow we have an opportunity at our home ground and we want to grasp it with both hands\u201d."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/52372bf37b7930dd0c093c0a0d0abb0c.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was optimistic ahead of the AS Monaco FC match"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was very excited at the press conference ahead of Wednesday\u2019s match against AS Monaco FC, corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. Tomorrow we have an opportunity at our home ground and we want to grasp it with both hands\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WtagsumutDc","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WtagsumutDc","target":"_blank"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Villarreal Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was optimistic ahead of the AS Monaco FC match Villarreal CF Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was very excited at the press conference ahead of Wednesday\u2019s match against AS Monaco FC, corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d. According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d. With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d. Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d. Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d. The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d. To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. Tomorrow we have an opportunity at our home ground and we want to grasp it with both hands\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was optimistic ahead of the AS Monaco FC match"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF Manager, Fran Escrib\u00e1, was very excited at the press conference ahead of Wednesday\u2019s match against AS Monaco FC, corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. 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The Manager recognized that the Yellows have many injuries, but he does not want that to be an excuse: \u201cIt\u2019s true that we\u2019ve got injuries, but also great hope. This squad is very good. We have our strengths and we\u2019re going to play to them. We\u2019re facing this challenge with less players available than we\u2019d like, but those that we have are going to fight\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. 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According to Fran Escrib\u00e1 it will be an even match against the side from Monaco: \u201cI think it\u2019s an even tie, as we are teams of a similar level. To think there is a favourite is wrong and I think that the tie will still be open for the second leg\u201d. With regard to the latest addition to the team, Escrib\u00e1 praised the Colombian forward Santos Borr\u00e9: \u201cHe\u2019s come in ready because he\u2019s had a great preseason. He knows that he\u2019s here to keep developing, and that Villarreal is a very good team for him\u201d. Lastly, Fran Escrib\u00e1 emphasized that the team has to face the tie with patience: \u201cWe all want to get the best result possible, but we have to keep in mind that there\u2019s a second leg. They won\u2019t want to take too many risks, and neither will we. We can\u2019t make mistakes because we have another match to play in Monaco\u201d. Bruno: \u201cTogether we\u2019ll have a great game\u201d The other main character at today\u2019s press conference in El Madrigal stadium was Bruno Soriano. The captain of the Submarine assured that he has recovered from his minor injuries and will be able to play against AS Monaco FC: \u201cI couldn\u2019t play in La Coru\u00f1a due to back problems. Yesterday and today I\u2019ve trained with the team and I\u2019m available for the Manager\u201d. The centre midfielder from Artana says the coming together of team and fans can overcome AS Monaco FC: \u201cWe have always based ourselves on being strong at our stadium. I hope the fans come out and support us so that together we can have a great game. We hope to be strong at home\u201d. To finish, Bruno remembered how difficult it has been to get to this UEFA Champions League Play-off: \u201cWe want to make everything good we did last year count now, and enjoy a competition like this. I wouldn\u2019t call it pressure, but we all know the responsibility we have. 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