Garitano: “We are competing against great rivals”

Gaizka Garitano has appeared before the media at the end of the game against West Ham United, fifth of the rojiblanca preseason, and that the coach has analyzed as follows: “The first half has had more pace. We started the game very, very well, but then we have been overconfident. We wanted to play the ball too far back and two ball losses cost us two goals in two minutes. We have recomposed afterwards and it has been a good test. For us these are good matches to see that we can compete against major rivals. ”

The rojiblanco coach has also taken stock of the preseason for Athletic Club: “The team has always competed, in the line of last year, we have not lost yet and that means that the team has a competitive base and an strong organization since last year. Young kids are also appearing, which is something we need, and we are giving them many minutes. We are accumulating a lot of work and few injuries and that is the fundamental thing in the preseason. ”

Advocating on the individual aspect, Garitano has referred to Yeray and his strong blow: “I hope he has nothing on his shoulder and can be well right away” and the youth players: “Sancet is playing many minutes and he and Vivian are very close of the first team. The idea is that they combine it with Bilbao Athletic ”, among which he also pointed out his idea that Larrazabal be part of the team.