Martinez expressed his difficulty in accepting what happened and acknowledged the team's failure to capitalize on a great opportunity. He said, "We need to move forward and not dwell on the past. I'm still trying to understand how we couldn't make it happen. It was a tough time for me, and it took me a few days to talk to my family about it."

He emphasized that it's just football and that the team needs to move on. Martinez also reflected on the emotional aftermath of the loss, stating, "That night, nothing seemed possible. But they did everything they could, and we weren't a team that night. It's just the way it is."

Despite the challenges, Martinez is looking forward to working with the team's new coach, Cristian Chivu. He spoke with Chivu before meeting him in person and was impressed by their shared vision and desire to win.

According to Martinez, Chivu's ideas about work and his mentality align with his own. He believes that bringing in a new coach can be a refreshing change, even if the concepts aren't drastically different from the previous coach, Simone Inzaghi.

Martinez is optimistic about the team's future and is eager to see how Chivu's leadership will impact their performance.