Valverde’s first notes

Athletic arrived in Germany on Saturday to perform the pre-season stage and yesterday they already played against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Duisbug in the first two friendships in the third period of Ernest Valverde in front of the bank of San Mamés.

The rojiblanco coach for next season — he only signed until June 30, 2023 — has revealed his first intention for the League to start on August 15 with Mallorca’s visit to San Mamés. Then, all exams will be paraded. It will be real fire.

THE SYSTEM

Ernest Valverde He chose a 4-2-3-1, the system he used more often in his previous stint in Bilbao, between 2013 and 2017, despite the fact that there were speculations that he could use the 4- 3- 3 more common for Barça, his last step on the bench. Txingurri appeared against Borussia MG and Duisburg along with two midfielders –Victor Y vesga against the first opponent and Danny Garcia Y Zarraga against second and third midfielders. Nick Williams, Muniain Y Berenguer this line is formed in the first interaction and Jon Morcillo change feet, sancet Y Nico Serrano Just a moment. They played high Inaki Williams Y Raul Garcia. He was surprised he didn’t release it villalibre ni sa Guruzetathe two most specific tips you have in the template.

THE PARTIES

Chosen by Txingurri From Mark in the first promise and Petxarroman Just a moment. not played ander’s cloakwho last week signed his new contract for two more years, until 2024, the second condition on achieving a series of goals, as required by the directive of Jon Uriarte, who led the delegation to Germany. The Portuguese had a few days of preseason. It is possible the chance will come to him on Thursday against Bochum or on Saturday against Mainz 05 before returning to Botxo. For the left-handed side, Txingurri bet against Gladbach for Yuri Berchichethe player with all the ballots to be the starter in the first match, and against Duisburg for Inigo Lekue. Balenziaga He did not come out because he was experiencing a bit of physical discomfort as a result of the first days of preparation.

BERENGUER’S POSITION

Alex Berenguer he lined up on the left wing of the attack, his preferred position to play with a modified leg, get inside and set up the shot, one of his virtues. Sa Marcellin he played on the other side of the attack. The Asturian coach then commented that he preferred him in that position because of the squad configuration and he even convinced him to build THERE. On the right hand he played the entire stage of the former rojiblanco coach. Now I’m sure he’d be happier doing it otherwise. When he arrived in Bilbao, he did not hide that that was the position he wanted.

MEDIA POINT MUNIAIN

This is one of the big doubts of the first game Valverde. doMuniain on the left wing or midfielder? The one from Txantrea lined up inside in the first friendly, behind the center forward, his natural position to get more of his football between the lines and filter the inside pass towards the forward or the wingers who do too much damage to rival the defenses. Navarrese has already had the opportunity to offer this type of ball to Inaki Williams against Borussia MG. The captain has already played inside at a high level in the previous stage Valverde when he was seriously wounded in Sánchez Pizjuán.

IÑAKI WILLIAMS DE ARIETE

The other great unknown at the preseason premiere was knowing where he was going Valverde a Inaki Williams. Gasteiztarra placed him as center forward with a line of three midfielders behind. Txingurri does not want to advance if he also plays in the same position in the first game of the league considering that yesterday none of his two strikers in the squad came out, Asier Villaliber Y Gorka Guruzeta. “Inaki he has played in that position in recent times. He can play there and on the side. In the preseason we will do tests in this sense “, he said. He also did not opt ​​for the position where he is best seen, although he acknowledges that they are looking for more effectiveness of Athletic’s ‘9’ against to the conflicting purpose: “We will wait. We’ll see, he’s a player who does a lot. We want him to be more accurate in front of the goal. He has to work on it, he is working on it, let’s see if we can multiply him. ”On Sunday he also didn’t see the door, although he had a clear chance of achieving it in the clash against the afternoon’s most powerful rival. in Duisburg.