"If the fans applaud, it is because they want to demand more from me. But I can't settle for the ovation"

Pablo Piatti has become one of the most important players in Nuno's squad this season -despite appearing to be on his way out of the club in the summer. The forward spoke about this and other matters in a press conference held this Wednesday, following training at the Ciudad Deportiva.

"I didn't change anything," he told journalists. "My aim was always to stay here and enjoy myself at Mestalla. There were some tough moments, but I always tried to see the light at the end of the tunnel and continue working hard. I don't think that I have hit my peak yet - I need to improve more things and continue growing."

Despite being a regular starter for Valencia CF, Piatti is one of the players frequently substituted in La Liga games. He has received ovations from the fans upon departing the pitch.

"I'm happy about the situation," he explained. "If the fans applaud, it is because they want to demand more from me. I can't settle for the ovation. I need to continue demanding more from myself and I work hard for that reason."

Asked about the squad's chemistry under Nuno, Piatti said that "our success isn't only down to the players and the staff. There are many people behind us. It is the group as a whole that gives us this chemistry."

"The fans are fundamental in the dynamic that we have. They give us euphoria on and off the pitch about the way things are going, so thanks again to all the supporters."

Whilst Piatti has been featuring frequently, other players have not yet had an extended run in the side. Nuno has spoken to such players individually.

"Obviously there are players who aren't having a consistent time on the pitch, but the manager knows how to deal with this and is making us all an important part of the team. We are all focused on our goals and adding what we can to the team," commented the Argentine.

"A team consists of everybody," he added, before declining to compare his previous managers at VCF.

"Comparisons aren't always for the best. Everyone has their own way of seeing football. Nuno tries to get the most out of everyone -not just me, but every single player."