Imanol: “We have to be excited about re-entering Europe and overcoming PSG”

Imanol Alguacil He explained at length, in depth, the situation of the team after Tuesday’s setback, and in front of the challenge of lifting its head and facing the League and the Champions League, and summed it up, after remembering the anniversary of Talaimendi, where he is, with the legendary song: “lepoan hartu ta segi erura”. He surprised the press and the fans a little with a lot of thanks, and people were even touched by the anecdote about his son. “It’s hard to reverse. I was going home on Tuesday and I saw one of my children, almost crying, telling me that the day I leave Real and face them, he will go with Real. You get excited and it gets to you. That’s the True fans. It’s a blow but it’s worse to leave early. We are fighting for three competitions and to the maximum. One escaped us at the last moment, two are left. We will not stop working to make the fan feel proud. To the press, thank you for the behavior you had after the game, because it’s not easy, respect for me and the team. It says a lot about you, I really appreciate it, I feel that way. I know that in other places they wouldn’t treat me like this, that everyone has their own opinion. The same goes for the fans. That way it’s easier to build a team,” he said.

Depleted squad, rotation confirmed

The coach of Oriotarra analyzed the physical situation of the team, which is not very optimistic, with the states of Becker, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea, Aritz and Odriozola and advanced vital rotation. “The fatigue is brutal, it was a tough game with extra time. Mental and physical damage. There will definitely be changes because many are tired or hurt. The case of Mikel and Becker It doesn’t matter anymore. With two changes he bet on passing the tie in 90 minutes. In extra time the game seemed long as they were coming off an injury. Surely tomorrow has consequences, Becker played 80, Michael something less. It’s very dangerous if they have a lot of minutes tomorrow, I want to be with everyone today to see who is better or worse and get the best eleven possible. barren He tried to go out on the field yesterday and had to go in. He won’t go out now. Tomorrow is impossible and for Tuesday’s game…these are the days that don’t do field work, I have to make a big change. Elustondo He is making important steps, on Sunday he can train with the team but this will be his first training for a long time. Odriozola Evolving but far,” he explained.

The goal is still Europe and there is enthusiasm in the team. “Even if we passed, now we will think about Sevilla. On that side there is no change, but we know that the blow is difficult. . The goal is to enter Europe, it is incredible. I am clear about it. The Champions League tie is there, tough but alive. I’m full of enthusiasm and the team too, hopefully the fans too. If we do well in the first half like that, why? No. The bet is high, it’s gone us in three competitions and we have to die trying. I will not regret. It is difficult, there is no regret, there is self-criticism to continue to grow, look for new challenges. We have achieved great things, let us rise from a blow, maybe not as big as this, but we can. We have to be excited about re-entering Europe, making history. And trying to turn the PSG tie around, that will lift us up,” he said.

The lack of goals is not just a matter of the forwards. “The only one to blame for these defeats is me, it’s clear. Then each player takes his responsibility. If you analyze other teams against the lines of five and nobody creates many situations like Real. We lack a lot of success in the three quarters and inside the area. There are a lot of situations that come in the area with a lot of people, easy outside or inside, easy passes or crosses. It’s an accumulation of many things. Michael and it was no coincidence that he scored a goal. And that’s in the shot Becker this Michael for rejection. It’s not easy to get your hands on lines of five that are so tight. But if you don’t get the arrivals right or those crosses don’t end in a shot, it feels like you haven’t done anything. I don’t want to single out forwards, centerers often make mistakes. The goal is not only for the strikers, he showed it Merino“, said.

He was surprised by Zakharyan. “He is the one who surprises me because don’t forget that he is 20 years old. It was difficult for him to adapt. He has tremendous quality and for being his first year and how he landed and alternating positions, I am very satisfied with his work. . You can’t imagine the level of vision he has for the last pass, and the quality to finish. He doesn’t give up on hard work, he lacks numbers and performance but the work is impressive. I want him to get everything he gives. in training,” he commented.

Sevilla are more solid with Quique Sánchez Flores. “Tough game, they have a good team, as well Quique They have another point of stability. They have a purpose Rosemary and En Nesyri. They are in a critical situation. They get more results than other coaches but don’t get more,” he explained.

Many specialists do not want to take penalties against Mallorca, and Remiro studied rivals who take. “Alex He knows very well how Mallorca specialists take penalties. In our case, no matter how hard you practice… two specialists are the ones who fail. Turrientes and Olasa and some others stayed to rehearse for a week. Others did not want to fire him despite staying for the year to rehearse. It’s how you feel right now, and what you do with faith,” he said.

Regarding non-implementation of goal technology. “If we are developing in other sections and there is a possibility in that one, then do the same. What is not correct is to say what someone who had a lot to do with it in his time said. That for 2 actions that occur. .. that is not valid because “These actions could deprive Real of being in the final. It’s a shame,” he acknowledged.