Sevilla forward Akor Adams has spoken out after his team suffered a 0‑2 home defeat to city rivals Real Betis in a heated La Liga derby on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.
The loss, which left Sevilla unable to turn dominance into goals, was a tough night for both the squad and the fans.
The loss place Sevilla in the 13th place of the LaLiga standings with 16 points and makes it their fourth defeat in five matches.
What Akor Adams Said After Sevilla Defeat
After the game, the Nigerian international expressed his disappointment on the loss, and revealed that team will be looking to bounce back from the defeat
“We can’t lose like this. It’s not just a defeat, it’s a slap in the face at home,” Adams admitted via the club website. “For much of the game we were in control, we had chances, but they took theirs and there are no excuses. We have to work hard and keep going.”
Despite Sevilla controlling around 65% of possession and creating multiple opportunities, Betis were clinical in front of goal.
Match Highlight: What Happened Between Sevilla and Betis
Pablo Fornals broke the deadlock in the 54th minute where he finished off a beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box.
14 minutes later, Sergi Altimira doubled the lead with a rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the top of the net.
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A late red card for Sevilla’s Isaac Romero left the home side with ten men and sealed their defeat.
Akor Adams Reveals What Next for Sevilla
Adams addressed the psychological weight of the loss and believe the team will bounce back from the horrific home loss.
“It’s tough for us and for all Sevilla fans. Now we have the Cup midweek and then Valencia. We have to look ahead. We’ll be down today and tomorrow, but we have to pick ourselves up.”
Sevilla now face a quick turnaround, with a midweek Cup fixture followed by a league clash against Valencia. Adams will be hoping to help the team bounce back from the derby disappointment.