Valverde: “It’s not a good day for me today”

Ernest Valverde recognized the fairness of the result placed at Camp Nou. “They made it difficult for us at every start. We tried to get up, to get higher despite taking risks, but it was a terrible day. We have no options. In other meetings we had them. In the first half they punished us a lot”, said the Athletic coach.

The gasteiztarra proved that they tried to do what they normally do even knowing the danger they were running into. “You have to be clear that if they overcome the pressure you will have a lot of danger with quality players. We didn’t do it well. The goals came very quickly and from an emotional point of view we fell. In second half we tried to put a point of rebellion to get a little closer. It was not like the first, but it was tough. Part of it must be remembered to our debit and part to his credit,” he admitted.

Txingurri explained the alignment of Zarraga of the holder. “I try to strengthen the midfield with a dynamic player like How are you, strong body and has a good shot and good arrival. They have high level players. when it came out Dani (Garcia) is to also maintain that idea and keep the players on top”.

The Gasteiz player returned to the Camp for the first time after his dismissal as culé coach in January 2020. Valverde joked that he never gave advice to Xavi. “Not a good day for me today. It became a pitcher of cold water for us. This is not the first time I have visited a field I have been to. I wish I had a better day.”

Valverde He also specified if he believes that this Barça has the level to return to what it was. “I don’t know. Time will tell. Barça will always have a good team, they will go to the market to sign. This is a team that keeps its idea in the game. You can fight for anything. He will fight with Madrid for the League. It’s clear,” he said. The technician recognized that he was surprised by the approach of Xavi there are four players inside.