Real Oviedo striker Rodri Ríos today gave a virtual press conference from his home, responding to the different questions put to him by the media.
How are you getting on with the lockdown?
- We are doing well. Fortunately I have a garden. I've set up a gym in the garage, and we do things outside to entertain ourselves. I miss what I had before, but it's not all bad.
How is it affecting the people close to you?
- Luckily nobody has tested positive. My mother is exposed though. She works in a health centre and is on the frontline, so the applause at eight o'clock is also for her. I hope things stay as they have up until now and that this is all over soon.
We've seen on your social networks that you like doing yoga? How long have you been doing it for, how often, and what does it give you?
- I've always wanted to start yoga, but it's one of those things you put off. I am doing private classes via video call with my friend Ernesto, who is a teacher, now that I have more time. We are liking it and it's working for us. It's hard and you sweat a lot. I do it three times a week and it's doing me good. I'm gaining mobility and flexibility, and it relaxes me.
On a personal level, this break must have been a blow for you following your quick adaptation and the performances you were putting in, having been looking for that confidence for a while.
- It's been a small blow on a personal level, but I mustn't be selfish and think about that. We have to focus on this ending quickly and everyone getting better. It's been painful given that I was playing and scoring goals. The calmness the team was giving me, the Coach... let's hope that I can continue gaining it and they can continue giving me it.
After almost a month without any group training, do you think that it will be possible to return to playing with guarantees after a 15-day preseason?
- I don't know whether fifteen days will be enough to get match fit, but any less would be nothing. It's early to be talking about that. We don't know the protocols which would be used. For now we have to stay in shape and look after ourselves as well as possible, so that we can come back better than anybody else.
Do you think there will be a 'before and after' in the world of football?
- I think there will be one in football and in the world in general. We have suffered an epidemic which has affected everybody, and I think that mentalities, customs and habits are going to change. Sports-wise, we will keep playing in the same way, that won't change, but the safety will change.
