Valverde: This draw is valuable, losing here will have a big blow to morale

After Athletic Bilbao's 0-0 away draw with Slavia Prague in the Champions League, coach Valverde talked about the game and promotion situation at a press conference.

About the analysis of the game

"This was a hard-fought game, just as we expected. We knew we had to stay strong in the confrontation, and any mistake could bring us trouble. We tried to press high and created some opportunities. In the first half, Sangsang Both Set and Navarro had chances, and our performance was more consistent in the second half, but then the pace of the game slowed down and we took control of the game when we performed well."

Comments on the draw

"Judging from the hard work on the field, this draw is valuable, and we still have a chance here. Losing will be a big blow to morale. We created several chances in a very difficult game and I think we took away the positive feeling that nothing in the Champions League is easy and we have to move forward."

About substitution adjustments

"The purpose of the substitutions is to. Increase the physical advantage, because the players will feel tired. We want to keep it fresh, and I feel that through substitutions we can maintain this state and have more opportunities to win the game, but then the pace of the game slowed down and it did not help us much."

Explanation for the yellow card

"I got a yellow card for protesting, and protesting in such cold weather can keep me warm."

On the team's promotion prospects

"It's easy to calculate, but it doesn't mean much if you start to think about what is needed. Our goal is to promote, we know that there is The gap, now we have to think about PSG, it's going to be a tough game."

About Shelton Sanchez

"Every time he touches the ball, something seems to happen. He's still young and needs to build up his quality, it's not something that happens overnight. Gradually accumulate game time, adapt to physical confrontation, and gradually become stronger."

About Areso

"I always see the advantages of my players. He is a player who always moves forward and needs to adapt to our style of play. He is working hard to improve his defensive awareness and we are also helping him. ."

About Unai Gomez

"For me, Unai Gomez is fully capable of playing as a forward, he can always contribute in that position. He can attack and reach key positions, and I also know that I can put him on the wing if necessary."

source:vn7m cn