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Garitano: “the team has very positive vibes”

Garitano: “the team has very positive vibes”

Athletic Club manager has praised Deportivo Alavés ‘defensive prowess’ at the press conference before the game

Gaizka Garitano has spoken to the media this afternoon, before hosting Deportivo Alavés tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. on LaLiga Santander Matchday 3. About our rival, Garitano has praised their ‘defensive prowess’: “They close down at the back, gathering tall people and it is difficult to get past“. He has also highlighted the few goals conceded both at the end of last season and at the beginning of the current one. In addition, he has warned: “They play long balls, we will have to be careful with their counterattacks and stop-ball situations“.

Having played three league games in one week, Garitano has also been asked about rotations: “The only thing in my mind right now is this game. When it finishes, we will think about Leganés. We will try to choose the best line-up we can, I am very happy with the players and anyone can be included.” The name of one of the players who will not be called up tomorrow has been confirmed, De Marcos. “He is fine now, he’s training today, but he’s had several ankle injuries and we don’t want to rush his return, we want him to be fully recovered from old injuries, without any pain, there are still a lot of months left.” For similar reasons, San José will not be available either due to sore back problems.

Regarding Athletic Club, Garitano has confirmed that “the team has positive vibes, that’s why we are at the top of the table, we should continue working this way.”