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Pozo: 'Playing against teams from European competitions is a plus that motivates us'

The 23-year-old right-winger positively values ​​the friendly matches played against Europa League and Conference League rivals during this winter break.

UD Almería right-winger Alejandro Pozo shared with the Club's official media his views on the latest news about the Rojiblancos and the squad's experience over the break due to the World Cup. The footballer stated 'we're facing tough Europa League and Conference League rivals. That's a plus for us and it highly motivates us.'

The Huévar del Aljarafe native also added 'this winter pre-season is a bit strange, since we're halfway through the competition, but well, we've all psyched ourselves up and we're working very well.' In addition, as Pozo acknowledged that they are now 'focused and looking forward to the upcoming fixture against Cádiz CF because we want to go there and win.'

The Rojiblancos are getting game practice with an eye to gear up for the LaLiga Santander resumption and the 23-year-old spoke about this mid-season break: 'we're getting good vibes. These friendlies serve to gain confidence and minutes. We have to try to defeat Torino FC this Friday and give it our all,' he stressed.

Regarding new UD Almería recruit Luis Suárez, Alejandro Pozo highlighted 'he's a true fighter, he's got an eye for goal because he's a top-class player who will contribute a lot to the team.' Similarly, the right-winger stated 'he's adapted very quickly to the squad, it feels like he's been here for a long time.'

To end his speech, the former Sevilla FC player opened up about proposing to his partner: 'I'm over the moon because I've been thinking about it for a long time. We've been together for six years and she's helped me a lot to settle down.' He concluded: 'I proposed to her in Seville after returning from Saudi Arabia and we're looking forward to our wedding day.'