Ayestaran: I’m good enough for Valencia job

Posted Tuesday, May 31, 2016 by foxsportsasia.com

New Valencia boss Pako Ayestaran accepts that some fans were hoping for a more experienced man to take the reins at the club, but insists he can get the job done.

During an interview following the official announcement of his permanent appointment to a position he was holding since the March sacking of Gary Neville, Ayestaran spoke about some fans' disappointment surrounding his new contract, as well as his strategy to revive the club's fortunes.

"It never rains to everyone's taste. But I know I have the ability and it's not arrogance," AS reports the 53-year-old as saying.

"I started coaching in 1989. In Israel with Maccabi, we won the treble, something that hadn't been done in 81 years. And this year they haven't won anything.

"I've shown I have the capacity. I recognise the challenge of Valencia is important. This is a dream. I think that at a difficult time I gave answers to players. Peter Lim asked for performance and professionalism, and respect for the club. Something that is standard."

The new manager outlined his approach to improving the club's performances, indicating that he prefers a holistic view of how to create success.

"We have to start with the habits. The behaviours of everyday life generate your habits. In my time I saw a player having trouble doing things and when he changed clubs he was like another player. One day I asked him why. ‘Here everyone does it," he said.

"I don't need a revolution. There are players I know that in another context would be valid. With two or three changes we could compete, but there are conditions. The budget is reduced for not being in Europe,” he added, citing his biggest challenge in building a squad that will compete in the Primera Division.