ARRASATE HOPES TO GIVE THE SURPRISE IN RIYAD
Jagoba Arrasate challenges Barça and stands up for Xavi Hernández
Published:11/01/2024 - 00:50h
Updated:11/01/2024 - 11:56h
Jagoba Arrasate valued Osasuna's presence in the Spanish Super Cup. In the press conference prior to the match against FC Barcelona, the Basque coach made it clear that Xavi Hernández's team are still favorites, but they maintain the hope of winning
The Osasuna will première this Thursday in the Supercopa Spanish in front of the FC Barcelona in Riad. In the previous press conference to the second semifinal, Jagoba Arrasate showed his respecto by the Barça and, especially, by Xavi Hernández after the criticisms that the Barcelona group has received in the last weeks. "They are grandísimos rival, but have the illusion to win tomorrow", said the technician of the 'rojillos'.
On the actuality culé, the Basque left clear that, further of the rumours of the press, has clear the potential of the Barça. "If I listen what say, can seem that they are not in the best moment, but if you analyse it is not like this. Even when it wins it criticises him , because it is alone by a goal. We tomorrow expect to the best Barcelona, that grows in these appointments and is the valid champion".
Arrasate, solidario with Xavi and critic with the press
Regarding Xavi and the doubts on his continuity, Jagoba did not doubt in defending to the egarense. "The competition transforms us to all. It is in a situation complicated, be in this bench is a continuous focus. It deserves a respect, has won LaLiga and is the valid champion of the Supercopa. He has a very clear idea", added the technician of the Osasuna, the one who arrived to Pamplona in 2018 to rise to the team to First.
In this sense, took advantage of for recalcar the favouritism culé in a party that will define to the rival of the Real Madrid in the final of the next Sunday. "It is logical what says. Favourite for morning and no to win the tournament. Luckily, in the sport no always win the favourites", explained the one of Berriatúa. For the Barça, surpass to the Osasuna will allow him defend the title obtained in front of the 'merengues' does a year.
However, the group 'rojillo' has clear his plan to give fight in the semifinal. "The Barcelona already know what goes to do.Has a very clear idea to be dominador. We have to have the balloon and do them run. We have to be brave with our arms. We have to carry the plan to perfection", puntualizó Arrasate.
