Imanol García de Albéniz was one of many new things for Valverde in yesterday’s match against Barça. The left back did his job first against Raphinha and later Lamine Yamal. This time he didn’t suffer too much in defense and measured each of his additions in attack.
“Playing is very difficult and I am very happy after a very long time without doing it. It is a great joy to perform at this level, to feel supported by the coaching staff and my teammates and I hope that this will help in me to do to have more minutes,” declared Imanol at the end of the crash.
The red-and-white full-back acknowledged that “we are very happy. We finished the week well and getting a point against Barça is important. They are a rival eight points away, but they are still direct rivals .”
Athletic’s goal is to finish in the European positions, but given the development of the competition so far, the lions are still determined to finish in the Champions League: “The goal is there and there is still a long way to go. We hope to continue like this week and achieve it. We have no “There is no doubt that after Thursday’s game we will not be disappointed against Barça, nor will we be able to relax. Also saw that who plays, the team plays and we are all together. “
Source: La Verdad
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