Iraola: “Sporting is solid, that's why they are where they are in the table”

Last stumble, the first at home: “It was a tough defeat, because of how it happened, in the last second and after a great effort being with one less player. Now it's time to think about Sporting. The stumbling blocks of Lugo and Almería put a little more pressure on us and now we are up against a good team, which is doing things well, with the need to return to a positive path that, in terms of results, we have lost lately “.

Template status: “It's okay. Álvaro has been able to do things with the group this week and we are going to hurry until the last minute. We will take him and see what feelings he has for the game. We have had some questions with Esteban (Saveljich) this last training session and we don't know whether he can be there or not. In general, the team has trained well and we are going with guarantees. “

Analysis of the rival, Sporting: “They are doing things very well. It is a team that is very dangerous because it has many players who go into space. They are very fast at the top. They have Pedro Díaz who right now is the best in the category, with confidence, he takes on a lot of play He shoots well at the top … We will have to be attentive to him. Sporting is solid. It is difficult to create chances and that is why they are where they are in the standings. “

The key to the match: “We have to improve the beginning of the game, which is costing us more. It marks a lot how you start, the other day we had an expulsion, another a goal … In the second half the team goes more. We are influencing the beginnings, it is important when playing against an opponent with this level of form. “

The list, the day of the game

The Franco-red coach, Andoni Iraola, will not give the call until the same day of the meeting. A practice that has been common in games in Vallecas and on occasion at home. The coach does not want to give Sporting clues. For that shock Finally, the goalkeeper Dimitrievski would be available, who joined training this Sunday – yes, aside – after achieving a historic qualification for the European Championship with Macedonia.

It would not be the only cash that Iraola recovered, since Álvaro García has already exercised with the group. The winger would have definitely left behind the annoyances that have prevented him from playing the last two days. By cons, Ulloa continues to work alone after being injured during the previous one against Almería. Another important loss is that of Advíncula, sanctioned and, in addition, summoned with the Peruvian team. In addition, the central Saveljich is a last minute doubt.