“These derbies are not friendly, in the end there was intensity. It’s an interesting game in every way. We worked hard and so did they. Great meeting”.
Valverde summed up last night’s match at Barakaldo between Athletic and Real this way. Vesga’s lone goal enabled the lions to become champions. An achievement that his coach did not take for granted.
“We did well. They are a good group and the truth is that sometimes it is difficult for us to get under pressure; but when we do well, the truth is we have many options”, argued the Gasteiz coach.
Regarding the changes of Raúl García and Yerai, the Athletic coach was cautious. “Raúl has a problem with the soleo and Yeray has a problem that hopefully won’t matter. We will see how they handle the first match against Mallorca”, he hinted.
Iñaki Williams started yesterday stuck on the right wing, then turned into a striker and back again as a winger. “Band or striker? He is good on the field. He is always a threat to the opposition with his pace and determination and we have the possibility of him playing outside and inside. Using him in the same position is an advantage for us”, he explained.
Valverde insisted that “what I want is to win the first league game. This is ultimately very good and serves as a learning experience. It’s a good test in that sense, but the preseason is the realm of fantasy because everything is fine. What matters is what happens in a few days.”
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The Athletic coach also clarified that “we have many players with us. Some have to go and we’re more or less closing that issue.
Source: La Verdad
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