“We are a solvent team that is growing”

Marcelino left satisfied and very calm at the press conference before the media after defeating Villarreal in San Mamés. “I always like to be positive. The team is growing, we are better with the ball. The conceded goal was a shame. Villarreal has found the tie, this is football. In the general sum, we have played a very good game. On a defensive level he has been very good and also on the offensive aspect. It cannot be any other way to beat Villarreal ”, said the Spaniard.

The de Careñes added that they are “a solvent team.” “More or less brilliant, but we are getting a good performance together and showing that the fans can be proud of their team. It is very pleasant for a coach to come to San Mamés for Villarreal and only generate two or three goal situations. And the goal is a bit lucky. It makes you think we are on the right track. I am very grateful to the players. We had not competed for 22 days, but I was convinced that the team was not going to suffer because it trains very well, “he added.

Muniain and the fans

The coach said that the most important thing is the team’s work when assessing the victory. “The players have beaten each other. Therefore it is true that individualities make a difference ”, he said. In this regard, he has referred to Iker Muniain, who played a great game and was the best lion on the grass of San Mamés. “You know that you don’t have to convince me that with Iker at the best level we are a great team. He had injury problems in the preseason and is reaching his best level. He is a player who has a lot of weight near the area “, said the coach, who also wanted to highlight the role of the fans:” Before I suffered as a rival and now I enjoy it. I hope we have many nights of these. I repeatedly ask for help because I think that with the fans this team is better, it will help us get a lot of points. We try to make them proud. They go nine days and in eight we have offered a good level ”.

The rojiblanco coach also referred to Aitor Elizegi’s announcement that he will not run for re-election in June 2022. How has he taken it? “With surprise, but I am to respect the decisions. Give him all my support as he has given me since we arrived. Regardless of the decision you have made, we have to reciprocate with that support and affection that you have shown us, “he said.