Kochorashvili says Sevilla’s competitive edge shines even in training

“What fascinates me is the way the team competes, even in training,” Giorgi Kochorashvili said. The Sevilla midfielder, who spoke to the media at the training ground, says he is ready to return to Ciutat de València and represent his club there.

After spending time with his national team, Kochorashvili said he had resumed work with the squad. He referred to playing four matches for the national side and the demanding pace of the fixtures, adding that he had already trained and was preparing for the next match with energy.

The Georgian stressed how difficult it can be to get going again after a break. In his view, restarting after two or three weeks away is challenging. He believes Sevilla must quickly regain its competitive level and keep working hard, both in training and in matches. “We haven’t done anything yet,” he said, urging the team to keep picking up points.

For him, that standard begins on the training ground. Kochorashvili said match preparation starts in training and that the team must give its best there. He would not single out one player: Sevilla’s strength, he said, comes from the starting line-up, those working hard to be ready behind them, the supporters, the staff and the medical team.

His return to Ciutat de València also carries personal meaning. Kochorashvili said he was looking forward to seeing friends at the club where he began his professional career. “Returns are always very important,” he said, adding that he wanted to prepare thoroughly and help Sevilla meet its goal of competing well.

Kochorashvili also described the value of support from those around him, including his wife, psychologist and analyst. He said he tries to speak with them, explain what is happening and look for solutions together. On the Ballon d’Or, he said Kvaratskhelia was, in his view, the best player in the world and that he would support him without reservation.