Until recently Ernesto Valverde He is reluctant to put less common players in the squad, as well as give minutes to younger players. Every day, the same 11 was repeated on the field and if the game went well a few minutes were given to the substitutes who, however, had no time to prove anything. A decision that would be justified considering that the coach is looking for the best for the team, but that is questionable because he does not take advantage of all the existing talent. However, the trend seems to be changing and there are very positive results.
In the last games, the red-and-white coach brought in some puppies who were doing more than enough. The young man Beñat Prados He has already accumulated three consecutive games as a starter, offering excellent performances and leaving a great feeling that he already has experience playing in the First Division even though he made his debut this season. As the, First Gómez He has also been strong and knows how to take advantage of the opportunities the coach gives him. Added to them Mikel Jauregizar who, although slower, is also slowly being integrated into the dynamics of the first team, as a player to consider in the near future.
Again, the solution is in Lezama. The footballers trained in the quarry should be given opportunities, because they are the future of Athletic. Adapt to the pace of competition in the First Division, rest most of the regular players and gradually build a project for the future.
There is no doubt that these young footballers have talent, but some of them have also shown that they feel the colors of Athletic in a very intense way and that always adds points, especially in this team. One of the clearest examples of this is the First Gómez. The one from Bermeo, who made his debut on August 12 and had two goals (both at San Mamés), was wasting Athletic on all four sides. He celebrated his first goal with Athletic in San Mamés with anger, tears in his eyes and clutching his shield as if he had just fulfilled his life’s dream. Because until recently First Gómez He left his voice in the stands cheering for Athletic, and now he’s leaving his skin on the field for the same reason.
Players like him are the ones you should trust. Because young people come kicking and feeling strong. The future of Athletic is them, and from what we’ve seen, things are looking very good.
Source: La Verdad
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