Bernd Schuster has conceded that ‘three points are crucial’ as Malaga take on Getafe on Saturday.
The Costa del Sol outfit host the Azulones this evening, and the German tactician has admitted that a win is a must.
“It’s not a special match – from my time with Getafe, only Alexis and Gavilán are there now,” he told a Press conference.
“We had a fantastic time. However tomorrow’s three points are crucial for us, so we need to put everything else to one side.
“We notice mistakes that every team makes, including ourselves, but tomorrow we just need to focus on our performance.
“The worst danger for Málaga is Málaga. We’re capable of dominating and controlling rivals like Villarreal, Athletic and Osasuna, but we lose control too easily which is costing us dearly.
“A lack of concentration is making all our hard work in training go to waste. It’s important that we focus on knowing how to react to situations better and much more quickly.
“Every team has got quality players, Getafe included, who can do a lot of damage to a rival.
“We need to maintain our focus for 90 minutes and remain alert during the tough moments of each game. It’s crucial we put all our hard work during the week to good use.”
Schuster views the arrival of sporting director, Mario Husillos as a positive.
“He knows everyone and the majority of the team so well. He’s going to be a great help working with us, and we’re very much looking forward to it.”
