Joseba Etxeberria: We have to be more of a team than ever, we are stronger together
The Eibar coach stressed that it's time to pull together
Eibar coach Joseba Etxeberria held a press conference on Friday, ahead of the team’s next game, at Ipurua against Racing Ferrol on Sunday, and he declared that that: “We have to be more of a team than ever, we are stronger together.”
He added: “It’s time to pull together. We’re very focused and aware. We need the fans. We are stronger together. We have to give our best so that the fans can identify with us. To win, we have to improve phases of the game, especially in finishing, and we have to insist on the things we are doing well.”
JOSEBA ETXEBERRIA’S PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
“In terms of injuries, there’s nothing new to report. They’re getting better, but we can’t welcome back any injured players yet. We trust in those we have available. We’ll need to adapt to the absences, but that’s what the squad is for.”
“We may be last, but we’re Eibar and one of the best teams in the division. The players are committed and that gives me energy. We can win and change the mood.”
“We’re suffering together, but I think this will make us stronger for once the situation changes, as then we’ll be able to enjoy it together.”
“It’s time to pull together. We have to be more of a team than ever. We’re very focused and aware. We are stronger together.”
“We need the fans. We have to give our best so that the fans can identify with us. The fans understand that we’re in a delicate situation. The Eibar fans have always shown that they’re with the team at these delicate moments.”
“We all know we need to turn things around. This bad start obliges us to win now. To win, we have to we have to improve phases of the game, especially in finishing, and we have to insist on the things we are doing well.”
“We need to have a balance between defence and attack. I think our opponents so far have done a lot of damage without creating much, while we’ve got forward a lot, crossed a lot and shot a lot, but we haven’t created the clearest chances and we haven’t been clinical with the ones we have created.”
“The signing of Simic will give us more options in defence and he brings experience, while Yacine Qasmi can give us more presence in the opposition area. We have to keep in mind they haven’t had a proper pre-season so we’re analysing their condition to see when they can play. We hope they can help us.”
“We’re facing a team that’s in a good run of form, that hasn’t lost yet. We respect all opponents, especially those in good form, but we’ll give our all and try to focus on what we have to do well. We’ll try to stop them from having counter-attacks with their direct wingers. I think we’ll have a good match and I hope we can win.”