Iraola: “The classification? Points and feelings matter more”

Andoni Iraola does not trust the statistics that paint Osasuna as a team that has not yet won at home and has conceded seven goals. The sensations transmit something else to him and he warns, it will not be easy to get some loot from El Sadar, although this Ray refuses to get off the positive dynamics. The franjirrojos are placed fifth, in European positions, supported not only by the results but also by their game. The Basque coach will not be able to count on Merquelanz, recently operated, for this appointment prior to the break. Yes with the rest of the troops.

In what aspects is there room for improvement?: “Many. The other day we suffered from the set pieces, which we had handled well during the season. We have to give continuity to the good moments we have during the games, try to make them longer. This is a process that takes time. The important thing is that we can correct those things that we lack. “

What is Osasuna waiting for ?: “He has a very high pace of play. He defends a lot forwards, he is not afraid to load the area, he arrives with many people in finishing situations, he does not leave you time to think and you can rarely organize a positional attack with time because they are good for you. to pressure. We are two teams that, at times, we can resemble each other, especially in phases without the ball. We have to know where we are going, to a Sadar with one hundred percent of the capacity and who is very crowded. It happened to us in San Mamés. They are fields where their goal can be seen coming because a few minutes before they are shaking … You have to know how to suffer and then take advantage of our moments, which will also be there “.

How is the euphoria for the results managed if it exists ?: “We are happy because the start is good, but we are aware that we have been playing for seven days. We have many points to score to reach the goal. I do not see the players with that feeling of being wrong in that sense. It can cost us and it will surely come. some bad streak during the season, but I don't think that feeling will make us slack off. “

Own names: “Merquelanz has undergone an arthroscopy to make a better diagnosis. They did not define exactly what he had. I do not dare to give the diagnosis or the time of sick leave, but when they open a knee that was touched, I think it will be Quite outside. Arboleda has trained in the last weeks and we have been able to enroll him in LaLiga. His integration has been good in the group. He is a very open person, he has made relationships and you can see that he is happy. One more for the competition. Coaches we have that problem and it is the most difficult part of our work. We have three goalkeepers, but we can only put one on. Let's see how everything develops. The only player ruled out is Merquelanz. Saveljich had the ankle issue, which from time to time when he struggles, but he has been able to train with the group and we can count on him. The rest too. Trejo played from the beginning and is in dynamics. “

Is it always more important to win before a break ?: “We all tend to like it. There are two weeks where you can't play again, you like to win to stay with good feelings. You usually work better. But we are aware that if we want to get something out of El Sadar we have to play a very good game. If we play normal or regular it will not give us. It is a team that is in good shape, especially abroad, although at home they have played well. They have submitted Celta to Valencia … They couldn't take their pressure off. Yes we want to get something out, we have to perform very well. “

How many times have you looked at the classification and how many have your friends sent it to you on WhatsApp ?: “Right now what matters are the points and the feeling of the team, that we have been competitive. Except for the first day in Seville, when the game went wrong, we have responded well. The difficulty of this duel is great because of how Osasuna is doing. They have things very clear and it will not give us facilities, what we get we have to do “.