The Chilean tactician hailed his charges as they comfortably handled the challenge of Zenit St Petersburg at La Rosaleda.
A brace from Isco with a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luciano-c22574 Spalletti’s Zenit St Petersburg.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini was understandably pleased with the performance of his charges, praising them for the manner in which they earned the three points on offer. The Andalusian outfit dominated the visitors from the get go, increasing the pace of the game after
getting an early goal.
“It was nice to put on a show at La Rosaleda,” the former Real Madrid tactician claimed during his post match session with media representatives.
After four La Liga fixtures, Malaga currently occupy second place in La Liga points table behind leaders http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604. Reflecting on the European fixture, Pellegrini shared that they wanted to continue their domestic for to the prestigious competition, and
prepared for the stiff task they had on their hands.
“The goal we set ourselves was to play in the Champions League like we do in La Liga, we needed every facet of our team united for that.”
Continuing on the topic, Pellegrini attributed the result to their combined effort, whilst taking out time for showering praise on Isco. The Chilean tactician revealed that he has high hopes from the young attacking midfielder, adding that sky is the limit
for a player of his talents.
“The entire team played a great game against a very tough opponent in Zenit. It is a happy day.”
“Isco is a player who has a great future, who is starting a career and no-one knows where it will end. The important thing now is that he is at Malaga.”
When quizzed about how the players have handled their behind the scenes woes, Pellegrini claimed that the group has plenty of motivation to show what they are made off, and come out on the pitch to prove that.
“We still have a lot of internal motivation to carry out the project. This is the best way to do it. The team has 90 minutes to show what he is trained for at this level.
Following their victory over Zenit, Malaga prepare for the trip to San Mames for their next La Liga fixture on September 23.
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