CAPARRÓS: 'ALAVÉS IS A DIRECT RIVAL AND WE KNOW WHAT WE HAVE TO DO'

Addressing the injury list, he only ruled out Vaclík: 'We're waiting until the last minute. We will release the squad tomorrow because there are still 24 hours to go. We are optimistic with Escudero, Sarabia and André. Less so with Mercado but we'll wait. We all know what he's ready to put himself through. It's an important game but there are more to come. Vaclík is coming along well and is in the final phase of his recovery.'

The coach did not want to reveal much about his tactics: 'We are happy. Although the last match's result was poor, the team played well and we will continue along that line. We'll assess playing with two strikers but we're happy with the players and our style of play.' Furthermore, he reiterated there are nine games to go to achieve the objective: 'It's an important game. There are a lot of points still at stake and winning means nothing if you then slip up later. No matter who you play against it'll be difficult and we have to be prepared. We have to adapt and overcome any difficulties because those who are mentally strong achieve their goals. Tactics and fitness come in after that.'

Regarding whether or not he will stay at the club, Caparrós was clear: 'We have to try and get a good result. I am focused on tomorrow. I understand you and I would ask the same question.' Finally, after praising Arana's work even though he's not getting many minutes, he spoke about Wöber and his injury: 'He is a brilliant professional, he is 20 years old and has adapted perfectly. You know how severe the injury was and yet he still played on because there were no more substitutions to be made. That is Sevilla DNA.'