Sevilla's manager emphasized that he is not overly confident about the team's performance at the start of the league season.

On Thursday, Luis García Plaza spoke to the media ahead of Sevilla's fifth La Liga match against Valencia at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

He said: "We've played four matches, and some teams start very strongly and maintain that form. Valencia will come here with determination. Over the past four years, they've beaten us twice and drawn with us several times. They are a big club with many high-quality players."

"If you compare our situation now to last year, when we were under real pressure, I certainly prefer where we are now. Last year was full of dramatic moments here. For example, Espanyol went 1-0 up against us and we were in a very difficult position; or the Villarreal match where we managed to come back. The team needs to stay calm. We've only played four matches. The reason the team feels good is because points aren't given away for free. Every match is prepared carefully, fought until the end, with a plan and a backup plan, and sometimes even substitutes help us win matches. I've already decided tomorrow's lineup; I know who will play and how. The only thing I'm still uncertain about is that two friends are coming today, and whether they should wear red or white—I need them to explain that to me because I really have no idea."

"I'm not qualified to give advice to anyone. What a coach can do is work, and coaches are judged over time. Any coach who is judged after just four matches shows we don't understand football at all. Last year, someone asked me if I thought I'd be sacked after three rounds with just one win... I was stunned. A coach won't be in crisis because of four matches. I'm not qualified to advise him. A coach must take responsibility, and I'm confident he will work hard and hope to turn the team's situation around as soon as possible."

"Imagine, in midfield, we have Lucho, Fofana, Kojo, and Gudelj. We have plenty of players to field three midfielders, and we also have options for two forwards up front, or even just one striker. We can choose any option. When considering tomorrow's match, I think there will necessarily be some unplanned adjustments because some players aren't yet able to play the full 90 minutes. I have to consider Plan A and Plan B. If I start Lucas, then I'll need to substitute him; if I start Fofana, he might be able to last longer. Félix is someone who I think has recovered very well, but he might still lack some match fitness."

"We will play as a team with high intensity and strong tackles, and that must be maintained. We are a team that actively seeks to win matches, and we've scored 7 goals, which is a very good statistic. We also need to continue working hard to reduce goals conceded. We want to play good football and do things well."

"The team must always improve, because it continues to develop as matches go on. The team has a competitive spirit, and the club's motto 'Never give up'—I think this team has already proven that. This season, we've come back from behind in two matches. That's fighting spirit, and of course, it also requires training. But most importantly, it's the desire of these players; they are very keen to win. If I had to make a list of my grievances, it would be a long one: our attacking output is very good, but we still need to concede fewer goals."

"I'm sending him a warm embrace because he's a very dedicated player with a great attitude, but he's simply been unlucky. I initially thought that action shouldn't have been a red card, but the referee said it was, and I hope this standard of judgment is always consistent. What's worse is that he's injured again now and really in pain, but he will bring us a lot of joy because he trains very well."

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