Iñigo Lekue He appeared this morning in the press room at the Lezama facilities before starting this exciting campaign in which there will be 4 competitions for which the red-and-white club will fight. Europa League y his end in San Mamés has raised the excitement in Bilbao to its highest level, so, showing off his experience, place He has made it clear that, “right now”, they are not considering it, even though “internally, everyone” has it “in mind”. “I understand people’s optimism but we are going to be cautious because the path to that final It’s very long, not only because of Europe, but also because of the other three competitions. I hope that in a few months you’ll ask me again about the final and I’ll be able to answer differently,” said Athletic’s third captain this season.
Nico Williams
Inside the locker room, there is calm regarding the situation Nico Williams It is maximum because “he is very, very calm” and “the pressure has not overwhelmed him, he is very young and has had a spectacular season, the situation has not overwhelmed him at all, he is still the same as always.” Regarding the decision on whether or not to leave the red-and-white team, the dressing room is “calm” because “the decision I make will come from that peace of mind and not from the pressures I may be under.”
The name of the red-and-white winger has been on the lips of the big European clubs since he had a great Eurocup because, “having a season like that with Athletic gives you cachet but what he has done in the Euro Cup” is what has surprised the vast majority of spectators of the international event. “We are in a world where everything is news and Nico has earned it to be news. “Because he has had an incredible year, it is logical that people talk about him, we are very calm, it is obvious that he is a very important player and we hope that he will help us this season as he always does,” commented the Deustuarra, who also added that “the most important and fundamental thing is that Nico is here” with his teammates just a few days before the start of a new and exciting season.
Central Room
The Deusto footballer hopes to become, based on what has been seen during the preseason, the emergency center when the centre of the defence needs to be reinforced due to injury or suspension. With the wings occupied by Gorosabel, De Marcos and Yuri BerchicheLekue has found a place as a defensive midfielder.
“It is clear – the red and white player has honestly explained – that the same What I stand out most in is versatility and I have had to play as a centre-backI have been training as a centre-back all pre-season in case it is necessary. This year it is more demanding, last year with the same centre-backs look at the season we had, but in the end it is up to the squad and the manager that I have to play there, You can then change your mind, I am available to fill any vacant position.“It’s not the same to play as a full-back as a centre-back, but that’s what training is for and if they need me there, I’ll be there for them.”
