The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 defender has stated that despite the club going through a hard week, all is now good and settled at the Mestalla club.
The Spanish club’s board took a surprise and bold step as they decided to terminate the contract of recent coach Mauricio Pellegrino.
Pellegrino had taken over the reins at the Mestalla outfit from the start of the season, succeeding former coach Unai Emery.
Unai Emery decided to leave the Spanish side and swap them for Russian club Spartak Moscow at the end of previous season.
Following Pellegrino’s sacking, a lot of controversy surrounded the club as many of the supporters differed on opinion with the club’s board.
Ernesto Valverde has now been given the chance to bring success to the Spanish side and managed Valencia’s first game in charge against French side Lille, leading them to a 1-0 win.
Ricardo has stated that there have never been any differences in the squad and the team is all set to perform at the highest level.
“The team is together,” he told a Press conference.”
“There are Portuguese, French, Argentine players, but I want to make it clear that there are no divisions. We are all one big family.”
“We must look forward. We know we have a responsibility to reach our targets – and that is the Champions League places.”
The Valencia player even went on to state that he and his fellows will even work harder to achieve the aspired goals.
Costa was happy with the new manager and stated that there have been a few trainings with the new tactician and all has gone well.
The defender also talked about fixture congestion and insisted that the team will have to work hard in order to put in credible performances.
“We have to play Saturday and then Tuesday right up until Christmas. We have started working right away because there is no time.
“We must work to introduce his philosophy of play. The players must start to abide by this and try to do the best possible.”
Costa stated that their aim for the season is to qualify for the Champions League spot in La Liga.
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