Athletic’s second coach explains Zarraga’s tenure

Oier Zarraga It is the great novelty in Athletic’s starting eleven in the semifinal against Atlético de Madrid. Getxotarra replaces Unai Winner, who was injured last Sunday in the match against Alavés played in Mendizorrotza.

Ruben Uría He has explained the choice made by the coaching staff and why he has opted for the youth squad instead of Mikel Vesga. “Oier it gives us more verticality and dynamism. We believe that Vesga is more like Danny Garcia. We want to manage the midfield, give speed. We could also have bet on Mikel, but they are the eleven best players to start the game”, said the second of Marcelino on the rojiblanco bench before the cameras of Let’s go.

Uría He foresees a meeting with rhythm “due to the state of the field with the grass a little high”. “Yesterday we noticed some heat in training. The effort will be great”, he added.

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