Ruben, during this season, there have been opportunities for the team to advance in the league standings and reach the top four or five. Yet, it seems like there’s always a setback, such as what occurred tonight. Do you think there’s a problem with their confidence or their ability to handle the pressure in these crucial matches?
“I’m not sure. I think it’s evident, but I don’t believe it’s a mental issue. I don’t think they are consciously thinking, ‘We are going for the top five.’ It’s more about the fact that at times we play well and at other times not so well, and as a result, we aren’t achieving the desired outcomes.”
Do you believe Diogo and Matthijs will be ready for the next match?
“I think so. We’ll have to wait and see.”
Ruben, you referred to Patrick Dorgu as anxious last week, and Diogo Dalot echoed that sentiment after today’s game. How do you address the team’s anxiety when they are in a position to hold a one-nil lead?
“Did I say Diogo was anxious?”
No, last week you described Patrick Dorgu that way, and Diogo mentioned it in relation to the team feeling anxious while leading 1-0 today. How do you help the team move past that feeling?
“I didn’t perceive the team as anxious. I sensed the atmosphere was a bit tense, which is normal because we’ve shown in the past that nothing is guaranteed here. However, we didn’t concede a draw due to anxiety; we did so because we allowed a corner after having an advantage with the second ball, and from a corner, anything can happen.”
