Susaeta: Athletic mood is great

Markel Susaeta has enthused at Athletic Bilbao’s work so far in preseason, even as he admits the attack could do with some fine-tuning.

Work has begun this summer under new Coach Ernesto Valverde and, whilst results have not been there, the team’s winger is enthusiastic.

“The team is feeling great, particularly in defence where we have been doing a terrific job,” Susaeta told reporters today.

“It is true that in attack we still need a little work.

“Hopefully in the next few matches we can demonstrate our solidity in defence and be a little more successful in the final few metres of the pitch.”

Athletic, who recorded successive 0-0 draws against German opposition last week, lost at the weekend 4-1 to recently relegated Real Zaragoza.

“Our opponent went into that game stronger and has scored the four goals. But, we are getting better.

“Valverde has, in comparison to our former Coach Marcelo Bielsa, a different approach to defence and attack, but we are slowly adapting to it.”

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