Athletic returns to competition tomorrow against Villarreal. Marcelino He praised his former team today in Lezama before the San Mamés game. “First I want to congratulate you on the Europa League title. It is a club that deserves it for the management of its leaders, Simplicity, Ferdinand, his son and all the workers. I coached several footballers who collected their award. We are going to face an opponent with a lot of possession of the ball, who will make it difficult for us to press and who has speed, uncheck and finish. This year he has strengthened very well and has a very good coach. It is one of the most complete teams in the competition, but we are convinced that we can compete ”, he pointed out.
The coach added that the yellows should be higher in the classification. The people of Castellón count all their trips as draws: “I always say that when you draw so much, one day you win or lose. I hope that tomorrow they lose and we win ”.
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The Asturian has been convinced that the three weeks without competing will not negatively influence his team. “We are convinced that this time without playing is not going to change our way of acting or slow down our pace of play,” he said.
The one from Careñes has once again reiterated his disagreement with the postponement against Real Madrid – “We would have liked to play on the indicated date” – but he does not want that to serve as an excuse. “We do not have to be aware of this, it can de-center us. We have to adapt and face the competition with the utmost enthusiasm ”, he said.
For the first time since March 1, 2020, San Mamés can accommodate 100% of its capacity. A good entry is expected considering that it is Saturday night, a good day at a good time. “Many times I have visualized this moment. Against Alavés, the field looked very good. It is a coincidence, but the last game where the field could be filled was against Villarreal, we will see if the result is also given ”, he said regarding the 1-0 added in that meeting of the 2019-20 season.
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“We are motivated to play at San Mamés, to have a full field, this may happen. All the data are positive. We are going to play against a good team and an attractive match is expected. With our work and the support of our fans, we have to make San Mamés a fortress, it is decisive for our objectives ”, he added.
In any case, Marcelino believes that the key to tomorrow’s game will be “in how we are.” “Equality is the predominant note in this League. Any detail leads to victory or defeat. We play in our field, with our public, the team is doing well, we can do things very well ”, he concluded.