He said: “I am convinced that we are going to be safe. It is impossible to talk about the Segunda Liga because it is a lack of respect to this group, although now the important thing is to work hard to leave this situation. The work during the week is what worries me, because the game on Sunday is only ninety minutes long.
“My challenge will be one to help, the one to convince that this team has quality and I know that the players are human and want to do the best possible.
“It’s important to rediscover their confidence and not offer excuses, because there isn’t any.
“There’s no reverse gear. There’s nine games left and I’m going to be close to the players every day. Football is everything and if we give everything then we can be happy and I’m sure we will be safe.”
