Jordi Alba: "We have to be more united than ever and this team is"

Jordi Alba was back in the starting lineup against Villarreal and had a good game in the 3-0 victory.

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
20 October 2022 Thursday 16:32
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Jordi Alba: "We have to be more united than ever and this team is"

Jordi Alba was back in the starting lineup against Villarreal and had a good game in the 3-0 victory. His was the assist for Lewandowsky's first goal. The left back highlighted the therapeutic value that the victory had after the blows of the classic and the Champions League.

“It has been a difficult week for all the Catalans. Today it was very important to win in front of our fans. We have played with intensity, we must be more united than ever and this team has been. Thanks to the fans for the support throughout the game and the one they've been giving us all season. All of us together are going to achieve more victories”, commented the side from L'Hospitalet.

On his return to ownership, Alba took it normally. “The coach already said that we were all going to play, that we were all going to be important”, he commented, while he admitted his role as a veteran supporting the youngsters.

"That's the line to follow, in recent games I've played less than usual, but you have to be with those who play, with the youngest, support them, give them your experience and that's how it has been, when I don't play I give my best to those who do play and when I go out I leave everything on the field".

The Dutch Frankie de Jong also vindicated himself with his good game and his leading role. "I don't care where I play, I feel comfortable when I'm involved in the game and touch a lot of ball, and today I played a lot and I'm glad to hear that," said the midfielder.

It also highlighted the value of the comfortable victory that served to recover the morale of the team. “After the bad results against Inter and Madrid we needed to win. Villarreal are a good team, so it's a good win and we're happy. If you win it always helps you and then the atmosphere in the locker room is much better, we are very happy and your morale goes up. We want to continue like this, although you can always play better”.