Imanol Alguacil: “They are resting low? We have one more game”

Imanol Alguacil He went all out at the Metropolitano to try to close a rare stretch of matches with a historic victory, as it was the only field in the First Division where the Oriotarran had not won. “It’s about time, isn’t it? Let’s see if it’s Sunday. The numbers are there, sometimes, breastfeeding, and other times to be careful. This is the time you have to give all of yourself.” , said .

For this he will accompany the whole team, except for the injured one. Tierney, but not everyone practiced this Friday. “Merino did not leave due to load management, and Kubo and Barrene more of the same, even if they come out in the beginning. There are a lot of games in a row and we have to manage. You see we come to the games tired. Wins give energy, you have seen the great game played by the team, which also repeats many players from the previous day. No excuses,” he commented. He had doubts Odriozola, who returned to the group. “He’s trained well, he’s eager to help, but we can’t risk a game and lose it for a few weeks.”

The coach also wanted to talk about the two gradually approaching their optimal state. “Almost all of them are close to a good level and that’s good news. Zakharyan, for example, who has been training for two weeks. Everything was wrong with him and it was embarrassing. When he gets in shape, he’s something to talk about. This will be important. Andre Silva, on his part, getting closer, the good thing is that he sees what I am asking from other forwards. “He does a lot.” In short, big characters are noticed and Sheriff He was happy about it. “I always say that the good thing about having a big, quality team is that it gives you a lot of competition and that’s good for the team, the club and, above all, the players. There are chance that there are players who leave and “You have to take advantage of them. And the rest have to be ready when it’s their turn not to lower their level. Those who don’t play, force those who play not to put down their game.”

A fierce rival

It will be a complicated match, due to the maturity of the rival. “I always see them well. The competitive level of their coach and the squad is maximum. Regardless if they have injuries, players or others who come in, they are very competitive. They are a top team. That is why they have definitely won of 13 games in a row in their field, which says what a good team they are and what a great coach they have. But we are very motivated,” he explained.

In addition, he commented with a mixture of criticism and jokes on Simeone’s statements about rest and the lack of pace in the League compared to Europe. “I haven’t heard it, I don’t believe it. Did he say it? (he repeated it up to three times). I can say that we have one more game than them. And about the rhythm, if he said. it, it’s true. You know more than me because he’s been competing longer. Sometimes we accused him, but not this year at the moment,” he explained. He never forgot his internationals. “I’m happy for those who are going, even though it’s sad because there might be more. It speaks of the team’s great moment,” he concluded.