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Gómez: "I want to enjoy the division and the captaincy"

The captain talks ahead of the season opener

A new season gor RCD Espanyol gets underway on Monday, the squad's approach is to be competitive and ensure survival in the top tier upon their return.

This idea is embraced by Sergi Gómez, the club captain, who on Friday expressed his desire to “enjoy the division, enjoy the captaincy and enjoy a great season with Espanyol."

"I want to repeat this: Enjoying it is the goal. We are coming off a very difficult season, like the previous one. We achieved promotion together and now is the time to enjoy it. I would like to get rid of the word 'suffering,' even though it will appear in many moments of many games. We have to suffer, but we must not forget to enjoy ourselves either.”

The defender emphasised that there is great equality in the Primera División.

"That comes with the territory. This is a year to consolidate the team in the top flight. It is our division and it is where we want to be -and must be. I think that a good start is key to facing this challenge.”

He insisted that “winning away from home is important,” as is “becoming strong at home."

"Last year it was key that we were all together, united. It is essential to achieve these objectives both at home and away.”

As for the new arrivals, he explained that "they have different trajectories, but they all know what they are going to encounter here. Therefore, the more experience they have, the better.”