Valverde: “We always give our all and we'll do so on Wednesday too”
Valverde: “We always give our all and we'll do so on Wednesday too”
The gaffer bemoaned Saturday night's defeat to Barcelona but thinks the team are improving
Ernesto Valverde believes his Lions are on the right track even despite Saturday's battling defeat against FC Barcelona.
Athletic Club came away empty-handed after losing 2-1, with Robert Lewandowski delivering the killer blow in the 74th minute.
"The game was open in the first half. We had chances and so did they," Valverde said post-match.
"Barcelona started the second half strongly and we didn't respond well. That's what we have to take from this match. It was difficult, we tried to recover, but then they scored and that was a big blow for us."
Nonetheless, Ernesto reiterated that Athletic are in good shape and ready for a challenging week with fixtures against Valencia CF and Atlético Madrid at San Mames.
He said: “We're doing well. When you come to play against an opponent like Barça, who are candidates to win any title, it's normal that we'll have to suffer and work hard.
"The match against Getafe was different. This is a daily battle in which we always have to fight to win. Today we didn't manage it, it was tough, but we really gave it a go.
"It's true we still haven't won yet and now we're in a slightly more difficult position against Valencia. But it's another chance to get three points.
"We always give our best and we'll do so on Wednesday."