Joseba Etxeberria: "Athletic Club are favourites, but if we play to our best level, we're going to make things very difficult for them"
The Eibar coach stresses that "we'll try to be competitive and put in a great performance"
Joseba Etxeberria has assured that Athletic Club are favourites in Sunday's match at Ipurua, but "if we play at our best level, we're going to make it very difficult for them" in the Copa del Rey tie.
Speaking at the press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey round of 32 clash, the Eibar coach stressed that "we'll be looking to put in a great performance" in a match with special significance as it is a Basque derby. "It's a match for people to enjoy the game and the atmosphere".
JOSEBA ETXEBERRIA’S PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
“We face up to this game with great excitement because we know that there will be fantastic atmosphere at Ipurua.”
“We play a great team who will make it complicated for us, but we also know that it’s a one-off game, at Ipurua, and we’ve only lost one game at home this season, against Leganés and I think it was unfair. At home we are strong, and we have the backing of our fans.”
“It’s a one-off game so, of course, they are favourites, but the game is there to be played and if we play to our best level, we’re going to make things very difficult for them.”
“It’s a special game, I was at Athletic for 15 seasons as a player, then I was a coach in the academy and the youth team. It’s a special game, it’s different, but knowing that, we will prepare this game focused on reaching the next round.”
“We know that it will be a difficult tie, but we have a chance. Our focus is on being competitive and then try to take our chances.”
“Football on days like this shows why it’s so special, for our people, who can enjoy the game and the atmosphere. We are aside from that, we are focused on preparing for the game and threatening them. It will be a special day, but I hope we can eliminate one of the favourites for the Copa del Rey.”