Valverde: “We played very well”

Athletic settled comfortably against Elfsborg to record their fourth Europa League victory and add thirteen points from a possible fifteen. “It was a good game on our part. We know the value of points, we have no reason to underestimate any team. We went for the game, we didn’t let them attack us, it’s true that scoring a goal soon opens up possibilities because you gain confidence and the rival loses it. With the third goal we felt dominant, I think we played very well,” he highlighted. Valverde.

The coach pointed out what he liked most about his team: “We didn’t let them do almost anything and we suffered a little bit. If you let the enemy catch up to you, you will get less. We have to be a team that does not allow the rival to create chances and then we are a good team at going on the attack, that is what we are good at. We are a very insistent team.”

First Simon debuted this season. “Each player has a certain role, play more or less, somewhat because of what it means. first has stopped, it has to be done again in automatisms with position. We had to choose a game for him to enter, we decided that it would be this one,” explained his coach.

The two sides, Gorosabel and AdamThey played well, especially the second one, scoring the first goal and giving away Guruzeta third party assistance. “Gorosabel He played a great game. Adam He scored and provided an assist. It is important to mark these players as Adam and like. It’s a good game. There are many players who stand out,” added Txingurri.

His team has qualified for the next stage and is on track to go directly to the round of 16 as one of the best eight teams in the Europa League. “I don’t know, I have to look at the rules. I know that the first eight skip the round of 32, it’s a considerable prize. If we can do better, we are well placed. Now we are on a good path In this competition, our intention is to fight Fenerbahçe to get three points, we all hope, if we are in good condition,” concluded the coach.

In its part, Oscar Hiljemarkcoach of Elfsborg, acknowledged that his rival was far superior. “Athletic played very well. They controlled all phases of the game, the game from start to finish. You have to take chances because otherwise it’s impossible to win the game.” The 32-year-old reckons the Lions are favorites to win the Europa League: “He has a very high level individually and collectively. He has a big chance to be in the final stages, be in the final and win here.”