At 3 a.m. on September 21, in the fifth round of La Liga, Athletic Bilbao will challenge Valencia at Mestalia Stadium, striving to return to the winning track after losing to Alaves in the last round. Red and White Army coach Valverde talked about the current situation of the team and his expectations for this game at a pre-match press conference.

Injury situation

Valverde said: "We still need to wait. Nico will definitely not be able to play, and it is doubtful whether Unai Gomez can play. He is in good shape, but has a very obvious wound."

Talking about Valencia

"The game against Valencia is always difficult. They started poorly last year, but performed well in the second half. We won them away at the time. They just suffered a crushing defeat against Barcelona, ​​but the performance in other games is almost the same as last season. It is difficult to play in Mestalia because their fans are very enthusiastic."

Talking about Laporte

"He is recovering step by step, and there will always be a day of return, although he has practiced with the whole team very few times. Vivian and Paredes are both excellent players. I will always be full of expectations for my players. It is a blessing for us to have them."

Season goals

"The league is our primary goal, we must achieve the points we set. The league can truly reflect your position. The Champions League is a reward for us. Of course we want to compete, but there is no doubt that the league is the top priority. Good games and poor games will be there. This is a good one. Normal. Playing the Champions League can motivate everyone, but first we must focus on the league. "

Talking about the loss against Alaves

"We played poorly against Alaves, especially on the offensive end, and did not create enough opportunities. The result was not only that we failed to win, but also lost. However, we played well against Arsenal, and we must maintain this state. The team's philosophy, integrity and spirit must continue. "

About Prados' injury and alternative candidate

"In principle, we have four to five players in this position to use."

Talking about Aji Rezabala

"We are very familiar with each other, wishing Julun all the best. Tomorrow's game is especially motivated for him, but it will feel strange for us to see him opposite him."

About commanding in the stands due to suspension "I feel bad, but I can only hold on for this week. You are far away from the players and have little interaction. You will try to substitute the game, but it is difficult for the coach. We have also talked to the coaching committee because coaches often have longer bans than players. I hope the future punishment will be lighter, and the referees will definitely hope that we will protest less."

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