“If we do a good job, we’ll be close to a win.”

“They need to win, but we also need to.” Gaizka Garitano has preferred to focus on the possibilities of his team before tomorrow’s match in San Mamés (1.00 pm) against a Valencia CF that arrives with pressing results in the classification. The red-and-white coach has highlighted the strength at home shown so far as the key to overcoming a great rival: “As I always say, if Athletic does a good job, it will be closer to a win. It’s true that Valencia is for me one of the best teams in LaLiga and that from the midfield to the front they have a lot of options. Few teams have 8 or 10 players who can score a goal for you at any time.”

For Garitano, the physical aspect will be fundamental in what will be the third match of the week after those played against Alavés on Sunday and Leganés on Wednesday: “It is true that in the weekday we have made 4 or 5 changes and that tomorrow the physical aspect will be very important. They will play those who are in the best conditions at this time. In five and a half days we are going to play three games and that demands a great wear. Being strong in the last half-hour can decide the outcome of the match.”