“If there is one thing we need to do, it is to be confident. With desire, with energy, with the intention of taking the three points. Without any kind of pressure to try to get into the Champions League, because we want to play here is clear.
This is how Yeray expressed himself yesterday in the statements made to ETB about, among other things, Athletic’s intentions for this Saturday’s match against Atlético de Madrid. The red and white central defender knows what’s at stake: “We know that next year the Europa League final will be held in San Mamés, so if we don’t qualify for the Champions League, we’ll try to play it at home “.
The defender of Barakaldo insists on his idea of ”trying to go as far as possible in these competitions because there is a team that has done great things. As we did in the Cup, to also do it in the competitions will be a huge step.
Regarding how he felt when he won the Cup and climbed Gabarra, Yeray indicated “peace in achieving it after so many attempts and reaching it in other years. They can talk to you about La Gabarra , you can see videos from past years and many things; “But being there, living it like we did, knowing how to enjoy it, knowing how to celebrate it… Both us and the fans are on task.”
Calvary
Regarding his ongoing injury this season, the Athletic centre-back pointed out that “it’s football, that’s it. Sometimes you’re on top and this time, I’m not going to tell myself; but in a way you didn’t -e-ejoy, you always see your friends out there. But I have a few more years left here and I’ll try to enjoy it. If I get hurt again, I’ll try to give the best version of myself “Like this until the body can handle it.”
Source: La Verdad
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