Iraia: “This match is as important as the ones for the League titles”

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Athletic are playing a very special game tomorrow. First for doing it in San Mamés for the second time in the season and second for the need to win. The lions earned just five points compared to the drop. Defeat at Sevilla (20 hours) seems essential to avoid trouble. “We had to live in a situation that is not comfortable for anyone and for us, the three points are important. This game is as important as the League titles. We know there are games left, but each one that passes is a missed opportunity. If we don’t want to complicate ourselves, tomorrow’s meeting is very important. I live that way,” he said. Iraia Iturregi in the press room of San Mamés before the start of the last training session.

The rojiblanco team has not won at home since January 8 against Levante Las Planas. Since then there have been three defeats: “This year we have to experience it, but in the short and medium term the team will be in the noble zone of the table because we see young players who are their first experience. in the First Division. The club is doing a great job in the adjustments. All you have to do is win the game tomorrow to have peace of mind in the League”.

Sevilla visit San Mamés in a comfortable seventh position. iturregi He considers it important to win over the public. “We have to engage people in our predisposition from minute 1. This is done by chasing every ball with fire, showing support, aggressive team and then the ball is bold, vertical and comes many times . They have players who are very unbalancing. We have to watch them carefully because at any moment they can give you a chance to score”, he admitted.

A win in San Mamés will be an important morale blow to face the final stage of the season, which will also end in the Cup Final Four. “Playing in San Mamés is a dream come true for any football player. If we manage to beat Sevilla, a very strong rival, in front of thousands of fans, it will be a motivational blow that will have effects on next games. We must ask the public to continue to support us. This year, they probably give us more than we give back to them. We are very confident that here at the end of the season we will also give happiness”, added the coach.

Anne Azkona is the player who appeared in front of the media. Navarrese does not feel pressure to play in San Mamés in front of a large crowd. “I am of the opinion that every time you can play in San Mamés you have to do it. Opening a stadium like this is very special. Like the first times you have nerves that are normal but when you jump on the field to warm up you forget you’re about the people and focus on the team. It’s a good, positive pressure. We’re all excited to play here”, she stated.

The changing room feels the strain of being in the lower zone of the table, but they are doing well. “You don’t want to see yourself in that position in the table, but the analysis we do after the games is very important. After the defeat we struggled and at the beginning of the week people expressed their feelings. At the end of the week it was we are more confident. That pressure is not heavy on us,” said the winger.

Iraia there were casualties in this fight Ouch, bibi, naroa and garage, one winger and three centrals. Injuries have preceded the defense. Loiu’s coach hopes to regain the first two after the league break that takes place after the visit of Real the next day.

Source: La Verdad

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