Osasuna knocked Athletic out of the Cup last season and grabbed seventh place in the League and consequently European participation. Sancet, a lion with a past in Tajonar, talks about tomorrow’s meeting.
Tomorrow will visit El Sadar. After last season, would you like this year more than any other to face Osasuna?
If I’m honest, we do have the Cup thing there, that they qualified, that they eliminated us in the semis. We will try to beat them, but not more than any other team. You have to go out and get the three points, more so after losing the previous game against Madrid.
Osasuna eliminated Athletic from the Cup and left them without a place in Europe. Have your friends and acquaintances doubted Pamplona?
Some told me, but it was nothing more than a joke between friends. I also remember doing a hat trick there, something I will never forget. It was a lot of fun as well as it did.
Special week? Do you notice through messages or calls that Athletic welcomes Osasuna?
No, it’s not a special week. In the end, another game because we have to get the three points like everyone else. I don’t attach much importance to it.
How will they treat you in Pamplona?
There, on the street, it’s generally fine. There are always people saying things to me about Athletic, but generally they like me. I grew up all my life in Pamplona and I got along with everyone.
Do you regret what you saw last season when you left there?
No, no (between laughs).
However, Areso decided a few years ago to return.
I played with Areso at Osasuna and then when he came to Lezama. We’ve been playing for years. He’s there, he’s my friend and I hope everything goes well for him.
Have you exchanged messages or calls this week?
No, I haven’t talked to him yet. Until we play I prefer not to talk to them.
Along with Aimar Oroz, saw what was seen in the last European under-21, he was also very good.
I was with him for a long time during the whole month of the election. Have a good relationship.
And those of Real?
With Pacheco and Barrenetxea also very good.
By the way, before you renewed did you receive an offer from Real?
Not that I know of, but I’m out of offers that might come. I’m more focused on playing
Source: La Verdad
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