Real Oviedo full back Juanjo Nieto today appeared in the Press Room at El Requexón.
How has it been, not being able to play for the past few weeks while recovering from your muscle injury? Did you expect to come back in at the level you have been playing at after being out of action for so long?
- It's been difficult, very hard for me. I saw the team from the outside and wasn't able to help, but it was a good recovery. I knew how to deal with it well, and we managed to get back from it early. I'm happy.
You just have to finish the job on Friday now. What are you expecting from the match?
- We are expecting a difficult match, the most difficult one of the season. Racing have a lot of ability, and we are preparing for it as well as possible.
Did we see the team at its best at La Romareda?
- It's clear that we put in a very complete performance and we were able to read what the game needed. We were compact and in the end the work we are doing paid off.
What did you think when the referee awarded the penalty to Real Zaragoza and VAR didn't tell him to check it?
- It's was impossible for him to give that penalty and I told him so. They also said the same. We all make mistakes.
You played at La Romareda in the knowledge of Numancia and Lugo's results. Did it affect the team's performance?
- The Coach told us to focus on ourselves, it's up to us. We have to keep doing things as we have been. That's what matters.
What does the fact that Oviedo have the best form in Segunda since the arrival of Ziganda suggest to you?
- The team has improved a lot, we are more compact. A team has to build itself from that foundation. We are happy with our performances.
Your contract ends next season. Is it guaranteed that you will continue at Oviedo?
- I have another year left on my contract, and I feel wanted and valued. I will be at Real Oviedo next year.