Villarreal Coach Praises Chukwueze, Others Over Mallorca Win

Villarreal Coach Praises Chukwueze, Others Over Mallorca Win

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Villarreal coach, Javi Calleja has heaped praises on Nigerian international, Samuel Chukwueze and his team mates following their hard fought win over Villarreal on Tuesday.

Chukwueze who got his first start since the league return helped his side secured all three points at stake.

Villarreal pipped Mallorca 1-0 in the La Liga match-day 29 to continue their quest for Europa League qualifier

Speaking to the club’s official website after the match, Coach Calleja praised his team for their hard work and described the victory as very important one.

“We have played a complete match, from start to finish. In the first part we were already able to score. After the break, we leveled off a bit more until the final minutes came. Then we were more vertical and the players we have made the difference.

“Those who have started from the bench were aware of what the game needed. The work has been extraordinary for everyone,” he said.

The win helped the Yellow Submarine to keep their European spot hope alive, having 44 points from 29 games. Sitting at 7th on the log with just two points behind the 6th on table, Atletico Madrid