Villarreal coach Inigo Pérez has said he does not want to reveal his strategies before the match against Napoli in the Champions League, following the 1-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Pérez responded cautiously to questions about the tactics used against Los Blancos, explaining that the team adopted a five-man defence, with Foyth playing a central full-back role to mark Bellingham and the full-backs moving towards the centre. “You described it very well,” he said, but stressed that, given the busy schedule and preparation for the next match, he prefers not to share details that could be useful to opposing video analysts. He added that he studies the conferences of the other technicians to grasp every little nuance, but asked to keep the tactical discussion "with the cameras off".
Despite the defeat, Pérez expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, stating that "there is a study behind every tactical choice". However, he reiterated his desire to keep his ideas confidential, as the club has "many close matches" and does not want to offer ideas to opposing video analysts.
Villarreal's next match is the match against Napoli, scheduled for Tuesday at the Estadio de la Ceramica. The Spanish club will arrive on the European stage after the defeat against Real Madrid and prepares for a crucial meeting with Massimiliano Allegri's team.
With a busy calendar, Pérez will continue to work on internal tactics, keeping strategies for the next match confidential, as Napoli prepare to take on Villarreal in one of the most anticipated matches of the Champions League.