In the 6th week of the UEFA Europa League, Spanish representative Athletic Bilbao will be the guest of Fenerbahçe tomorrow at 18.30. The red-whites, who did their last training in their own facilities, came to Istanbul today. Athletic Bilbao Coach Ernesto Valverde said that he thought the long journey would not affect them and that they would do their best in the match to be played tomorrow.
“We will try to do our best”
When Fenerbahçe Coach Jose Mourinho was reminded that Athletic was the favorite, Valverde said, “We made a lot of changes. We played a lot of matches in a short time. They have players like Dzeko and En-Nesyri, they have a large squad. Fenerbahçe is also very strong in its own league. So are we.” “That’s why we will try to do our best,” he said.
The Spanish coach said the following about the team’s consecutive victories:
“We are gaining confidence after the wins. You have to keep playing. We will play against a difficult opponent tomorrow.”
“Fenerbahçe is a very high quality team”
Sharing his views on Jose Mourinho and the yellow-dark blue team, Valverde said, “Fenerbahçe is a great team. They have a world-class coach like Mourinho. I still remember what he did in Madrid. Fenerbahçe could have qualified for the Champions League. If only they hadn’t conceded the penalty goal in the last minute. A very high quality team. They have players like Tadic, En-Nesyri and Maximin. They can make many changes in areas. We must be very careful. “There will be a match tomorrow with the pressure of the fans,” he said.
“Fenerbahçe played a match it deserved in the derby”
When asked about the Beşiktaş – Fenerbahçe derby played at the weekend, Valverde replied, “Yes, I watched the derby. It was a very strong derby. Fenerbahçe also played very well. Small details determine the derby. Beşiktaş won. Fenerbahçe played a match it deserved and could have won.”
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