This Saturday, Athletic Bilbao will face Barcelona away from home. Coach Valverde said at the pre-match press conference that he needs to remain calm when facing Barcelona and looks forward to breaking his winless record in away games.
Athletic Bilbao has not won here since the 2001/02 season
"When you cannot win for a long time, there must be a reason. They have had top players for many years, but it is not just our record at Camp Nou. Statistics are a thing of the past, we are now focused on the present and the future, there is always hope to break the bad results and win games."
About Sansett's arrangement
"He is in good condition and we will see if he starts."
Inaki Williams' absence
"He has started training with the ball and has improved. Tuesday's game may be too early for him. We will see if he can play on Saturday or need to wait. He needs to gradually resume training with the team."
Without the support of live fans
"This is a renovated stadium, which adds another challenge. Of course we hope to have the support of the fans, but even without their help, we have to fight for the victory. "
Playing at the new Camp Nou instead of the Montjuïc Stadium
"What really matters is the game itself, not the venue. "
The state of the team
"We are in a critical period and it will be difficult to face these opponents one day. Always ready to compete, our goal is to keep accumulating points because the teams in the league are very close. We are Athletic Bilbao, a team that is difficult to beat. "
A crucial month
"The most important months are the month you are playing and the next one. We know that we will face some strong teams, including Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, but we also attach importance to all the games after that. Every point counts. This is an important stage in the league and we want to perform well and give it our best in all games to achieve good results in the league, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey. "The style of play I see from Barcelona is the same as last year, with a high level and strong attack. It is true that as time goes by, other teams have learned how to deal with them, but they are still able to play with high quality attacks and strong attacks. Press to stop your progress. They want to control the game in your half and get as close to the penalty area as possible. "The most important thing is the game at hand (against Barcelona) and on Tuesday we will focus on another event (against Slavia Prague)."
Seldon's performance
"He is a very talented and technical player who needs to adapt. This is a huge leap, and we also need to pay attention to his injuries and illness last year. The club has been protecting him and we should do the same. He has been able to compete at a high level and will become stronger as his physical condition and stability improve."
The absence of De Jong and Pedri
"They are very important players for Barcelona and the national team, and so does De Jong. Players to replace them and can fill the vacancies well. With their strength, they can use Fermin, Olmo or Casado, different solutions are suitable for any game. "
Cooperation between club doctors and the national team
"Our doctors will communicate with the national team's doctors when they need information. The players who went to the national team came back in good condition, Unai Simon had a little ankle problem, but he has recovered."source:ty so 7m cn