Oscar Cano: "Now we are optimistic about the challenge of getting to the top of the league"
"It was hard for us to break UB Lebrijana at home. Their stadium is a stronghold where it is hard to get any points. The league leaders fell there which we should take as a warning if you want to come away victorious".
Betis B's victory in the last league match mathematically qualifies them to participate in the promotional play-offs to the Second Division B. Having completed this first objective, the green-and-whites have focused their attention on becoming leaders of Group 10 of the Third Division. A challenge that they are facing with "optimism", as confirmed by the reserve team's coach Oscar Cano in recent declarations to www.realbetisbalompie.es. However, he warns about the demands to be placed on the team by the calendar from now until the end of the league.
UB Lebrijana :"It was hard for us to break them at home. They are well structured when they don't have possession of the ball putting great pressure on the team that does. They are very strong with set pieces. Their stadium is a stronghold where it is hard to get any points. The league leaders fell there which we should take as a warning if you want to come away victorious".
The objective of the top spot: "The first objective was achieved with four match days in hand. Now we are optimistic about the challenge of getting to the top of the league. Our schedule is demanding but the lads are ready for everything".
Three of the four remaining games are away: "At this point in the league it's hard to play both at home and away. Of course we feel more at home playing in the Training Centre. Nevertheless the schedule is what it is and we have to face up to it with the greatest of enthusiasm".
The return of players to match fitness increases your competitiveness: "All the players know that this is the moment of truth. There is very little margin for error. They all want to take part in these most significant of matches. The fact that we can count on more of the players to be available gives us greater possibilities to compete in any circumstances. The more players that are available the better chances to win the matches that are awaiting us".
Kevin Lacruz may not be able to play for Lebrija
Sofian and Carlos Garcia I the only players who are not available for Betis B in this match, both are suspended for accumulation of yellow cards, adding to the injured Marco Rosa. Kevin Lacruz will be doubtful until the last minute, depending on the evolution of his ailments. Furthermore, Juanma and Caro have been called on for the first team.