He Athletic changes focus. With no time to give a final return to Sunday night’s draw against Betis, the lions are already training this afternoon with the aim of continuing to earn points in Europe. This Thursday the team visits Ludogorest in Bulgaria. Valverde’s men will travel on Thursday, return early Friday morning and on Sunday they will close the competitive section in Valladolid.
The draw against Betis, with Almost twenty shots and up to three shots, had several protagonists. Iñaki Williams responded to his usual leader profile and was at all of them, but the meeting also had other guests: Djaló, Berenguer and Martón. Djaló regained his starting position after a long time, Berenguer offered his best role and Martón had a good letter of introduction after a long time in the dark.
Djaló is becoming more and more involved with the team. I hope I can do even better
Ernesto Valverde
Djaló benefited from Guruzeta’s absence due to low back pain. The former Braga player was chosen to play in attack, although in a position of maximum mobility: he played inside, but mixed well with Williams and Sancet, throwing Betis’ defensive work out of control on several occasions. “He is becoming more and more involved with the team,” Valverde congratulated himself. “Hopefully I can do even better,” he said.
I always like to be a starter, but I will always be there, whatever is needed at any given moment.
Berenguer
Berenguer, who in Sancet’s absence had been the starting playmaker with a noteworthy performance Despite changing his usual position, he entered the match with vigor and scored the tying goal. He scored almost without time to get into the game. “I am here to contribute and help when the coach decides and where it is needed. “I always like to be a starter, but I’m always going to be there, whatever is needed at any given moment,” said the author of the penalty that confirmed Athletic’s victory in the Cup last April.
Valverde doesn’t ask me for anything I don’t know how to do.
Javi Marton
The chapter of protagonists against Betis was completed Martón, whom the San Mamés fans wanted to see. The forward has to make the most of the opportunities he enjoys. He has a contract until 2026 and last year he was on loan at Mirandés. “My teammates trust me, it’s something I notice and it makes me face the weeks better. Valverde doesn’t ask me for anything I don’t know how to do,” he remarked.
