It is here again. The season begins for him Athletic at the same point where the previous one ended, in Pomegranate. Whims of fate. Hopefully it will be with another face of the lions, something that will not be very difficult because that 4-0 almost two months ago was unfortunate even if nothing was at stake.
The starting box. A good time to reflect on the potential that each one believes that the squad has Athletic and put it in comparison to the rest of the League. It will be beneficial for the judgments that each fan makes during the course and also to establish the notes at its conclusion. It also serves to gain perspective.
It seems to me a necessary exercise. I am of the opinion that the final evaluation should be in line with the goal established at the beginning. For example: I would not suspend the last two seasons of the Athletic despite staying out of Europe when he had it in hand because, for me, the goal of the rojiblancos was to be in the fight until the end. And they were.
It is not fair to require a continental classification if one considers that the Athletic they don't have one of the seven best squads in the championship and, from my point of view, they don't. I am going to get wet. I place ahead of Real Madrid, Barça, Atlético, Sevilla, Villarreal, Real Sociedad and Valencia. It would include those of Garitano in a very tight middle class. That yes, in disposition to present battle. Especially since there is no European competition in between to distract them.
Maybe there is something negative. Nothing related to preseason games. Any conclusion drawn from there is relative. Like the final stretch of the transfer market or seeing that they really bet on young people raise my morale a bit. And you, where do you see Athletic in this season that begins?