Marcelino came to confirm yesterday at a press conference the information provided by this newspaper in relation to his intention to lighten the workforce. The Asturian coach, who likes to have no more than 22 players at his command, met a group of 27 on his arrival in Bilbao
lions, not including some cubs who had already entered first team dynamics.
“I don't like long templates. I like them shorter, especially when there is a subsidiary with footballers who can collaborate, and more so in Athletic. We have too many players in some positions and if they do not count all, it becomes more complicated. Each player on the squad knows his situation within the team. Decisions will be made that the club and the footballer himself decide for the good of both parties”Explained Marcelino.
To the specific question of what situation the goalkeeper Herrerín and Ibai were in, the Athletic coach chose to answer in a more general way. “Different situations are being considered, it will depend on both parties. The ideal for everyone is not to have players unhappy. I will not be an obstacle for a footballer who may feel unhappy. My obligation is to respect all footballers. It is not easy and more in this market. The best thing would be to liberate those massed positions, ”Marcelino insisted.
Herrerín, Córdoba, Iñigo Vicente and Kenan were once again off the list yesterday. Ibai and Sancet, without minutes in the Super Cup, have a place on the list, but it will be necessary to see if they play or not.