Neto: "The aim is to go to Seville and win the game"

Valencia CF return to LaLiga action this weekend following the international break, and goalkeeper Neto Murara spoke about the final run-in to the season at an event held by club sponsor Alfa Romeo on Thursday at the Ciudad Deportiva.

"The game against Sevilla FC is an important one, just like others that we have had this season. We know it won't be easy, but it's not a 'final' because there are still many games to go. We have a big chance of achieving our aims," he explained to the press, who also asked about the demands of playing Sevilla and Real Madrid in quick succession.

"We have an important week ahead and we know what our responsibilities are, but it's what every player wants: To play big games at this level. That's how we're treating this week."

Valencia CF are still in with a chance of a Copa del Rey and Europa League double, as well as qualifying for the Champions League. This is motivation enough for the players, said the goalkeeper.

"There's no need for us to even talk about it, because every player wants success. We're working on what is in our power. We will push to the limit in all three competitions, right to the end, to achieve our objectives."
Neto also ruled out the team playing for a draw this weekend.

"We play to win. We've never been a side to look for a draw. Our objective is to go to Seville and win the game, being aware of the difficulties that we will face."

"There are no easy games. I always think that the most important thing is to look at our own team and be focused. They should be worried about us. We have to continue working, aware that it's going to be a difficult game against very tough opponents, but I prefer to focus on my team."

Asked to pick which of the club's targets would make him the most excited, the Brazilian talked about the chance to do something special this year.

"It is difficult to say which honour I would prefer. It would be wonderful to qualify for the Champions League and win the other two competitions (the Copa del Rey and Europa League). That would be incredible after a difficult start to the season. We set that target at the beginning of the year and we're close, so if we achieve it then it would be spectacular."