“I wanted to play at home, but you need to win anywhere,” says Imanol.
lTo Real Sociedad will play their fifth Copa del Rey match at home and I’ll do it next week in Vigo vs Celtawhere in just a few days he will take part in the confrontation that awaits him this Saturday in La Liga, against the team of Rafa Benitez.
La Real won 0:1 in Buñol, Andratx and Malaga, and then do it this week in El Sadar 0:2 against Osasuna, in the fourth round, in which he was not lucky enough to play in front of his fans, who give so much to the team, especially now when he is completely at a loss.
Thus, The desire of many fans and, possibly, members of the Churiurdin club was to play the fifth round at Real Madrid. Arena, but it won’t be that way either, since the draw led to Real Madrid playing twice in a row at Balaidos: this Saturday and Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday last week.
Imanol expressed his opinion on the cup match with Celta. “What I like is to be among the eight who will fight to reach the next stage. It’s true, when you asked me, I said that I want to play at home, but if we want to reach the final we have to “Beat the opponent you touch, no matter home or away.”
Playing in Vigo this Saturday in the League and again next week in the Cup, Real Madrid He is still thinking about not returning to San Sebastian.. “We still don’t know when it will be played, it will depend a little on the schedule they give us, I’ll have to talk to the players about it.”
Imanol will play both matches against Rafa Benitez’s team with many losses, including important players such as Kubo, Subimendi or Barrenechea.. “It’s another challenge, that’s how I look at it. In the face of adversity, leaning on pride and character, without excuses, is real. Children from the reserve team contribute at a time when children from the main team, due to injury or fatigue, cannot give us more. Another challenge and another hope.”
The realistic coach warned that Celta will have a great Cup with the least spread in La Liga.. “It will be two completely different games because there will be different players. Celta showed that they have a wardrobe and a lot of resources by defeating Valencia in the Cup. If you seriously analyze the composition of Celta, this is an excellent result. team and Celta, when he has a good day he plays very well.