Real Oviedo goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero made an appearance in the press room at El Requexón.
After the friendly match yesterday in Ponferrada, Alfonso understands that, “We are improving little by little. Yesterday we looked like a different team, and we are on track and working hard. One positive thing yesterday was that we didn’t concede any goals. We’re controlling the ball well. I think we could blame it on fatigue. In certain moments we weren’t able to get much penetration on the defense, but we have to keep the idea of the game in mind, which is to keep the ball.”
Referring to the new signings in this summer transfer market, the player from Toledo believes that, “The new guys are really good, they’re quality players, and they’re going to help us out. We’re putting together a great team.” In addition, referring to the competition with Champagne, the Carbayón goalkeeper highlighted that, “As a person, he’s great, a good friend. From a sports point of view, I need to compete and contribute the best I can to make it a difficult decision for coach.”
About his future at Real Oviedo, Alfonso affirmed that, “I’m happy here, I want to stay. I hope to be here for a long time, adding my piece to the puzzle and meeting objectives. The people support me and I feel like I have a responsibility to be here. I hope everything turns out well.” In addition, speaking about his evolution as a player after three seasons with Real Oviedo, the goalkeeper said that, “The first preseason I came from a different situation and now everything is different. Last year I came in, I was a different version of myself and I hope that this year is like that. I want to give the people back all their love and support. We are going to fight and give our all to meet our objectives.”
Finally, when asked about the performance of Borja Sánchez this preseason, Alfonso believes that, “He’s a great player, we need to see how he develops. Coach will be the one who decides if he stays or not, but he’s a quality player and I think he can improve and make a breakthrough,” concluded the player from Toledo.
