The Real society is conjured to prepare as well as possible for the great battle against the Leipzig. The people from San Sebastian have the tie where they wanted and dreamed of before starting to play it. wanted get out of germany alive and bring it to Donostia to finish it off at the Reale Arena, and in that situation they are. Everything was going according to plan, but they did not count on the tremendous blow received in the Basque derby, a 4-0 endorsed by Athletic that has raised doubts about the project, about the form of the squad and about their ability to face the Bundesliga runner-up last season. And now it’s about take off those bad feelings to refocus on their true chances of qualifying for the round of 16, something that would be historic, because they have never gone that far in the Europa League.
In the club they want to generate the best environment possible so that the fans understand that their role is going to be essential to overcome Leipzig. And they want to surround the previous and his own match from different activities that allow the Reale Arena to become a pressure cooker that intimidates even a little the German team, accustomed to playing in hostile settings. The idea is to achieve a similar spirit to the day of Mirandés, when the most massive reception was experienced for the Real bus in the history of Anoeta. And meanwhile, Imanol Sheriff try to cheer up and physically to a touched template.
It has given them a bit of air in the last few hours, causing them to escape a bit from the reality in which they have been immersed with so much pressure since last week. want mentalize the players well, but also reduce the importance of the appointment, understanding that it is a moment to enjoy because the Real is not usually in these conflicts in Europe. Although Imanol knows very well that an elimination at the hands of Leipzig, after the embarrassing defeat in the Basque derby, can open a crisis in the club difficult to close in the remainder of the season. But the pass is in his hand, after the meritorious draw 2-2 in Germany. Of course, the line between success and failure is very thin in this case.
The realistic technical body lives the last hours nursing earringsto find out if he can finally whether or not to have three players injuries that are essential: Isak, Merino y Januzaj. The club is cautiously optimistic that the three can arrive in a position to enter the squad against Leipzig. Even the belgian can have some remote possibility to recover. Of course, if there is a game in which you have to force yourself, it seems like this Thursday. TO Isak reserved for him in San Mamés, and it is expected that this will serve to finish recovering for the match against Leipzig. And with Merinoalthough you have to be very careful with its evolution as it is a blow to the head, the doctors hope that it will be able to play.
The navarro is in your home in good conditionis better, progresses well and his intention is rush all options to play Until the day of the meeting it will not be known if he arrives or not. This Wednesday is key as it is the last training session, to see if he participates or not. But maybe this time Imanol not of the call until On match day to put away their weapons, and to wait as long as possible for their stars to recover. The occasion deserves any effort. It is a high point of the season. The Real conspires to win the almighty Leipzig.