By Jorge Hernandez
13 Oct 2024, 18:36 PM EDT
The forward of the Valencia Dani Gómez, author of the two goals with which Rubén Baraja’s team tied 2-2 in the friendly against Mexico that was played yesterday in Pueblawas satisfied with his double and his contribution to the team; He also said that the actions and the results leave them with good feelings to improve in LaLigawhere they are in 18th position, with just 6 points out of 27 disputed and fighting to avoid relegation.
Gómez, who spoke for the team, said that Valencia was surprised at the beginning of the game, with two goals from Mexico, but that they knew how to overcome it and had a chance to win.
“I am happy with the sensations we had at the end of the game because it is true that we did not start well, conceding those two goals, but the team has recovered by finding its point in the game and We managed to tie the game and we also had some chances to even get ahead. With good feelings for what lies ahead in La Liga”, he stated in statements to the club’s media.
Individually, the player stated that he also leaves satisfied after his double.
“I really wanted to help the team, to show my best version and what better way to do it than with goals,” he added.
Valencia played the match in Mexico with 11 casualties, 6 absences due to injury and 5 due to calls from its players with their respective teams, so they had to use several substitutes and complete their squad by calling up 5 youth players.
Dani, who took the reins of the team on offense in the absence of the team’s main figure, Hugo Duro, highlighted the attitude of the rival, led by Javier Aguirre. “It has been a demanding match against them, it is not just any selection. “I am happy with how I have seen the team, it has been a good image and we have turned around an adverse result,” he stressed.
Finally, Gómez said that it was time to turn the page and think about the Spanish tournament: “what’s next, at UD Las Palmas”, a team they will face on Monday, October 21 in their next match in La Liga. in which they hope to have the support of their people in Mestalla, after this result against the Mexican team.
*With information from EFE.
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