“It makes me sad that this team is being criticized for having a bad day.”
Imanol Alguacil was as vengeful as ever after his Real Sociedad side reached the quarter-finals of the Cup., he did not like the criticism he received after losing the San Mamés derby. Coach Churiurdin hopes that Sheraldo Becker, who will be announced as his new player today, will make a big contribution to the team.
Imanol analyzed the classification. “We did what we wanted, which is to reach the quarter-finals, and we did it against a team that reached the final last year, that recently played in the Super Cup and that, in their stadium and with their fans, is very difficult to beat.” And Real, the one that didn’t have a goal, that didn’t have the slightest shot, won with a score of 0:2.”
These players have lost just four matches out of 31 and are crawling off the field, just as they are today.
The player from Orio once again confirmed what his team is doing. “Yagoba said it. We played, I think, 30 games and only lost four, and how, well, now it’s 31. If there’s one thing this team does, it’s give their life, their soul.” It makes me really sad when a lot of fans or people, “They criticize this team because one day they are wrong. I think we are not aware of what we have and how they give us pleasure. If there’s one thing these players do, it’s that if you go out like you did today, you almost get dragged off the field.”
Imanol told the reason for his complaint. “Some people were unhappy this week that we lost the derby 2-1 to Athletic, who were also eliminated, are in third place and are not in European competition… It is true that they were superior at times, but my team, Still down 2-0, they stayed on their feet and came out practically on all fours, giving it their all, even though they weren’t having the best day. Surely, when time passes, we will understand what this team is doing. “
You can criticize this team for not doing everything right or not winning, but you can’t say anything beyond their work and attitude.
The realistic coach insisted on protecting his players. “It makes me very sad when anyone criticizes this team. It really hurts me when we are criticized when we are imperfect. You can criticize this team for not doing everything right, for not winning, because it’s football and you win.” draw or lose, but no. There is nothing to say except their attitude, which has been exemplary over the past five years. It seems to me unnecessary to question the work and efforts of this team.
Imanol, as usual, did not interfere in the referee’s decisions. “I usually don’t express an opinion on the issue of refereeing, neither for nor against, this is the most difficult thing. From what the players told me, it was the right thing to do, although the people of Osasuna probably don’t think so. “
He was given a goal in this Cup. “For me there are no different competitions. I don’t know how far we will go in the top three because the fatigue is brutal, both physical and mental, so it hurts me how the team is criticized, but to play the way they play in all three competitions is just amazing.”
Sheraldo Becker is a very dynamic player who I understand will help us in attack.
Imanol expressed regret over the physical problems faced by some of his players.. “We had a lot of injuries today and now we will see once again how many of us are ready for the match against Celta, which will take place shortly after the Herculean effort we made to survive the draw. I know who we will be, but I will be very proud again.”
Finally, he expressed his opinion about Sheraldo Becker, the new player who will be under his command today.. “Let’s hope he can help us with the quality, experience and level he showed at Union, especially last year. He can adapt to any position in the attack, both on the right, on the left, and in the attack. He is a very strong player. A dynamic player, I understand what he can give us, that it will be very useful for us.