Marcelino has seen two different parts in today’s game against Getafe. “In the second half we generated very little danger. We tried, the effort was enormous and as always the attitude was unbeatable. The team wants to win, they compete but we need goals to win games. It is clear that in this facet of the game we have to improve ”, stated the Athletic coach in the Coliseum press room.
Now there are three games in San Mamés against the top three in the standings, Sevilla, Betis and Real Madrid in this order. Are you worried about the calendar? “Any. We knew it from the beginning. They moved us a match for the Super Cup. We play in San Mamés, in our field, where we have to be strong. We draw a lot and we also lose little. This team has shown that it can beat anyone and it will not be less in these last three games at home, “he added.
“We have to keep working hard to find the goal. We have to continue insisting to gain confidence in the offensive section, confidence that our players do not have now because of that run run that is undermining us. They are not fluid, these players have more goals ”, he claimed.
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The Asturian has stated that he did not want to take risks with Muniain, who has not played for a single minute due to muscle discomfort, but if everything goes normally, he will be able to do so against Sevilla next Saturday. The team is now six points behind the sixth place allowed to play the Europa League. “I think we should have more points, I keep saying, this is corroborated by the data. It is preventing us from winning by not being precise and forceful against the rival goal ”, the coach acknowledged.
What would you say to those who criticize you? “Respect their opinion absolutely. I do not see I can reproach my footballers for anything. Athletic is a wonderful, extraordinary club, with a great history and a present that is what it is. The numbers indicate that we are strong in a section of the game. The work of the players is commendable, we are the team that runs the most, the fourth or fifth that shoots the most, the one that reaches the opposite area the most, but I understand the fans. If they consider that I am the culprit, we must try to change it. I believe in these footballers, who make working with enjoyment on a day-to-day basis. We have only lost three games, when this happens it is that the team competes well. We will try to turn our defects into virtues, we are gaining very little but I praise the attitude of this team, the numbers are there ”.