Lost to Huang Qian! Biba coach Valverde: We lack the efficiency of goals and Nico is not sure about playing Dortmund

Athletic Bilbao coach Valverde was interviewed after the game and talked about the team's 0-1 loss to Villarreal, the team's poor form, lack of goal efficiency, and player injuries.

How to evaluate this game?

The first and second half points belonged to two different teams, and we created obvious opportunities but failed to score. When you face an opponent like Villarreal, the direction of the game may change at any time. We played very uncomfortable in the second half. We left with a heavy match result because we failed to seize the opportunity. Is the problem with the team

? Is it physical fitness?

Explanation can have many aspects, and physical fitness depends on your on-site performance. In the last game, we played better in the second half. It must be admitted that the opponents and our players have different characteristics. They performed better in the second half. It is difficult for any team to dominate the entire game away. This is still the case at home, let alone away games.

After the team played a good first half, what was the main problem?

We lack sight. This is very clear. Now we just can’t seize opportunities, but we do create opportunities. We didn't win, but if you analyze all the games, we're very competitive in every game and at some point we could have won the game. We are in a bad time and have to get through it and keep our confidence. This difficult period is more due to lack of scoring efficiency than the problem of the content of the game itself.

Has the current situation affected the players, especially the forwards?

I think the impact on them is similar to that of me, a coach. When you can’t seize opportunities, you have to keep looking for ways to break the ball instead of being depressed. We did a good job in some aspects, but we lacked in others. Our goal is to carry over the whole game where we did well.

Regarding Besgar's injury and Nico Williams' situation?

Obviously, we hope there are more substitution options. Joregisar's physical fitness just ended up and he has been playing games recently. Some players have played continuously, and we have to be careful. Considering that Prados is also on the injury list, Bescar's absence has a big impact on us. As for whether Nico Williams can play against Dortmund, I don’t know, I can’t guarantee it.