Ernesto Valverde used logic to replace Inaki Williams in eleven matches in Sevilla, but a small surprise is in store. As expected, Alex Berenguer was chosen, but the Navarrese lined up on the right wing when it seemed he could occupy the other side of Nico played his brother.
Athletic’s ‘7’ played in the last nine games, but they all came from the bench. The level of Williams It was very difficult to get into the eleven. His last start was against Getafe in San Mamés on September 27 of last year due to the absence of the ’11’ due to injury. After more than three months, he returned to the starting team, this time due to the absence of Iñakiare now concentrating on Ghana to play the African Cup between January 13 and February 11.
As soon as he started, Berenguer tried the response of Dmitrovic with a shot from outside the area. The former Torino player was very active in the first minutes. In the 19th minute he tried to surprise the local goalkeeper with a left-footed shot from the right corner of the big area and six minutes later the best chance came with a combination of Nico. The youngest legend gave him a good heel pass, Berenguer He shot it back with his left foot and went wide.
Athletic was more superior to Sevilla, providing good pressure that created many problems for the Sevilla team. The group of Valverde He stole many balls in the rival field.
After half an hour came the goal Mikel Vesga in a play started by Nico. At that time, the two extremes changed sides. Berenguer He continued to play on the left, his preferred position as he made clear on numerous occasions.
Once the second phase begins, Nico He hits the ball on the crossbar and moments later Berenguer He was about to go over the far post from his sparring partner.
Sevilla recovered in the second half. The Andalusians were better after going through the locker room but did not create any danger in front of goal. First Simon. The best is a launch of breast from the edge of the area that was barely captured.
The man from Murgia made two excellent interventions in a row in a game that was first called off for offside and in the 75th minute the goal came. Walls after a pass from the right wing of Ander Herrerainstead of Oihan Sancet. The Arrigorriaga center premiered his directorial account in the Primera.
The red and white team completed the first game without Iñaki Williams with flying colors, a good test to measure the level of the squad. Nico Williams He became the leader of the party in the absence of his brother, the best lion in the first round. The rojiblancos outplayed Sevilla in another superb game, especially in the first half.
Source: La Verdad
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