“Our relief should serve as a motivation to win”

Gaizka Garitano has appeared before the press before their trip to Villareal for the match corresponding to the 12th matchday of LaLiga. Athletic Club manager admitted that the resounding victory against RCD Espanyol last week has brought the team some relief, “one is always eager to win as soon as possible after a bad spell like the one we went through,” although he also warned that “this relief should be turned into a motivation to win again, not just a weight off our shoulders. We can’t simply relax and be content with it. Life is about having the need to win again.”

As for their opponents tomorrow, the red-and-white coach acknowledged that “they are a resolute side,” and said that the key to get something positive at Estadio de la Cerámica is “scoring, not conceding any goals and doing a great game,” given that Villarreal “have won 4-1 and 5-1 in the last two home games.” He also highlighted that “together with Barcelona and Real Madrid, they have the highest defensive potential in the first division, being a squad with a lot of quality players. Facing a team with such a scoring rate requires good marking and scoring attempts.”