Ralphie wanted a big Improvement on the last two
games. Did you get that?
Yes, I think. So. It was as expected, the very tough and
difficult game
against a team who played very physical and very direct, we
knew that in advance. So the important part was that we met
the physical demands and also the technical demands
whenever the ball was in their half, we did. Well, we also
showed the qualities that we have in our team
when it was important to school
in our half. Still have a few things
to improve on and we will work on that. But again, it was
important today to raise the energy level, and physically
and energetically. It was a good performance. It's gotten
that Tom. And I personify that energy
that you wanted.
Yes, of course. I mean, we
I was very happy that he could play
was not the only decided that this afternoon because of his
ankle injury that he could that he collected at the game at
Newcastle. So it was good to have him in the team again.
Who else impressed you?
Well, I think it's not
doesn't make sense to speak about individual players. The
whole team performance was was, was a lot better. And as
I said, it was important to meet the physical demands today.
I was also
I was also pleased with the performance of our winners.
Jaden did well, especially after he scored, you could see
that that it's lifted his confidence level
and the same with Mason. So, and Eddie the work ethic was
amazing together with Cristiano. They did a good job
against the ball.
And yeah, as I said, overall it was a good performance. Will
you more direct tonight seem to be David? I have played
the ball longer more often tonight. Was that something
that you purposely wanted?
Well,
Burnley puts you constantly tries to put, put you under
pressure. So it makes sense to play the long ball on and off.
Because whenever we played the square ball too many V2 in
the first half. We did that
one, not one, one or two times too often in the in the first
half
you put yourself. Of under pressure and cause problems for
yourself. And therefore it was it was the right thing to do.
After the Newcastle game. If you questions were raised by
some about the team spirit players arguing with each
other. Is that something you felt in any way? I need to
address.
No, definitely not today.
But of course, it always has to do with the chronology of
the game. I mean, when you're after 7 minutes at Newcastle, one
kneel down against the
counter attacking team.
It doesn't make things any easier. And
today, we went one, two, three, mil ahead.
And so it was easier for us with regard to the way that
the game developed.
This wind takes you now Four Points behind Arsenal, in
fourth with a game in hand. So it is fourth the minimum.
Well, I wouldn't say it's the minimum the other three teams
are at the moment too. Far ahead for us. It's about taking
next development. Steps. And therefore it was important to
win this game today.
We've got
a twins 88 games in a row without a defeat and since I We
have three wins in one drawer, which is okay. We've got enough
points
and it's about taking next steps. So the next game is
coming up on the third against wolves and other not easy team
to play.
And again, it's about taking next steps, for the final
Point. Talk about next steps, the January transfer window
opens. Will there be arrivals? Are you targeting players?
Well, my focus is on the current players. And as I said,
we have enough players in the squad,
so there is no lock No Lack of number of players and
transfer window in the winter transfers. In the winter, only
makes sense if they really help you, if they increase
the quality
and
so far. We haven't spoken about that my focus in the last
couple of weeks was of the current Squad. Thank you Ralph.
Thank you new year. Thank you said to you. Thank you.