One of the mandatory sections in the press appearance of Rafa Alkorta the role played by G was the referentGaritano aizka. The sports director of the Athletic will He expanded to praise his work in a troubled year. “We have renewed him because we continue to believe in Gaizka and we continue to believe that the work he does is impeccable with the team,” he began by saying.
“Since taking the team in a situation that as you all know was very complicated until today, the work has been fantastic. The only pity is that we have stayed the two seasons at the edge of what we would all like, but it has put us in a Cup final, “he praised.
We have renewed him because we continue to believe in Gaizka and we continue to believe that the work he does is impeccable with the team
“The work he has done in this confinement in these 11 games, up to the day of Leganés, has been a tremendous task, because apart from him, from Patxi (Ferreira), from Juan (the physical trainer), from Aitor (Iru) , of all the physios, of all the masseurs … there have been few injuries, they have been like airplanes, they have been on top “, he added in his praise.
There have been few injuries, they have been like planes, they have been full
Hence Alkorta reiterated that “we have given him one more year because we believe he is the ideal one, the best coach we can have now for our team, and I have no doubts.”
However, for tastes the colors and the critical voices against his work are also heard. “Obviously, you have to respect the opinions of others and obviously not everyone has to like Gaizka nor do I have to like it, I don't have to like players. This is something that goes with us and to which we are also accustomed ”, resolved Alkorta.
Tireless
He concluded by referring to this issue, noting that “really, I think he is a tireless worker and I think that what he has done so far in Athletic for me is very important”.