Kirian Rodríguez: "Being out of promotion spots is extra motivation"
The UD Las Palmas midfielder assures the team will fight "tooth and nail" for direct promotion to the First Division.
By Redacción La Voz Canaria
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UD Las Palmas midfielder, Kirian Rodríguez, has stated that the team's current position outside the promotion play-off spots for Primera División serves as an additional stimulus to fight until the very end.
Rodríguez expressed confidence in the yellow team's chances, emphasizing that the team's fate depends on themselves and that they are capable of beating any opponent. These statements were made this Wednesday, at a crucial point in the season for UD Las Palmas.
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"I do look at the standings, and being outside the promotion play-off spots right now is an extra motivation for us. I believe that we will fight tooth and nail until the end because it depends on us, and we can beat anyone."
The player also stressed the need to maintain calm and confidence within the team. "What we need is tranquility, stability, and to trust in ourselves," he affirmed, avoiding arbitration controversies and focusing on the team's performance.
Regarding his physical condition, Kirian shared his satisfaction at having had "a very good month" and completing his personal preseason. "I've been off medication for a month and I'm reaching the end of the season as I want to," he explained, regretting that his previous health issues prevented him from being in his best physical shape.
Despite the importance of Friday's upcoming match, Rodríguez refused to call it a "final," preferring a "week-by-week" approach. He urged fans to maintain faith in the team, assuring that "we will die with this idea" and that the team must shed its burden to face matches with determination.
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"The fans must trust. We will die with this idea. The team must shake off the burden, think that they must go for the matches, although it is normal to go through better and worse moments throughout the season."
Finally, Kirian reiterated his goal of achieving "direct promotion," recalling the pain caused by last year's relegation, experienced from the hospital. This personal challenge adds to the team's collective motivation to reach the top tier of Spanish football.