“Bayern? LaLiga is the most important thing”

The coach of Villarreal, Unai Emeryhe stated at the press conference prior to this Saturday’s meeting at La Cerámica against Athletic Club that the League is the most important thing for the entity, but they did not forget the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League scheduled for Tuesday in Munich against Bayern, so they must handle “both options”.

“The League is the one that sets the regularity and the objectives. We are facing the defense of seventh place, which could be in the Conference, although that is not our objective and we must give way to players who can be very important despite not have so many minutes,” he said.

“The team is eager and we have footballers who play less, but, when the time comes, we must have confidence in those who are less usual. We are going to need alternatives compared to Wednesday to manage efforts and casualties,” he said after a part of wear against Bayern and a return to which they must arrive strong.

He added that they must focus on an Athletic team that is very focused on the League and try to increase the point advantage it has in the table against a “very competitive” rival.

“They always demand, no matter what day it is. We are focused, but we know the difficulty. We have to team up, everyone must have their place and each one must give their best qualities. They know that this is a final”, he continued Emery, who highlighted that the team has lost options outside, but has found regularity at La Cerámica.

In this match, he expects a good version of Villarreal against an opponent with similar objectives, who is strong on the counterattack, handles the ball and is strong at the back.

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