The sun was shining today in Lezama. In a double sense. Climatological and sports. Against Betis, the lions overcame a difficult situation with that forceful 4-0 blow. On Garitano An ultimatum hung, and after the victory the technician pulled the humor to talk about his situation. “I will have another match ball next week …”, he launched. For the moment, relief.
As it is, relaxed gestures have been seen in the rojiblanco team's morning work. Good faces and a smile shone through the masks. The usual recovery session after the matches took place on the pitch. Three of the headlines, Yuri Berchiche, Capa and Muniain, they have not jumped to the green. The rest, Unai Simón, Iñigo Martínez, Yeray, Vesga, Vencedor, Berenguer, Williams and Villalibre have been dedicated to refueling.
The other part of the Bilbao squad has had a demanding day under the baton of Garitano, with a few ingredients on their menu. Matches, shots on target, counterattacks, possession and pressure exercises in a small space … And all with the watchful eye on the Athletic president's lawn, Aitor elizegi, who has attended training. In the chapter on absences, you must record the Nolaskoain, which is still touched.
With From Marcos, Ibai and Kodro already integrated into the group, although none of them entered the list to play against Betis, the novelty has been in the return of the goalkeeper Jokin Ezkieta, once you have overcome the coronavirus. The appointment with Betis was lost.
While, Dani García and Lekue, that they were close contacts of the goalkeeper and they were isolated, they did manage to enter the call against the Verdiblancos. The Zumarraga midfielder did not play, but the Bilbao side relieved Villalibre in the 88th minute of play in San Mamés. In other circumstances, the red and white parish would have fired the Buffalo from Gernika with a great ovation.
The weekly work plan of the Garitano points out that tomorrow they will have a rest day. They will return to training on Thursday, scheduled to start at 10.30 am. Then they will begin to prepare specifically for the meeting next Sunday. It's time to visit Getafe (4.15pm) at the Alfonso Pérez Coliseum. That clash with the azulones of Bordalás it will be another story.