Previews
DOM 11.01.2015
Two clubs in need of three points meet this weekend on matchday 18 of Liga BBVA as Athletic Club and Elche CF face off. The home side have only taken one point from the last 12 available, and therefore are in desperate need of a win in front of their own fans. They will face the an Alicante outfit who need a win to lift them from the foot of the table and help boost morale as they fight against relegation.
Team news
Forward Guillermo Fernández is continuing his recovery from injury, and misses out for the Basque side. Meanwhile injured duo Pedro Mosquera and Manu Herrera will miss the game for the visiting side. Also, Garry Rodrigues is away on international duty with Cape Verde at the African Cup of Nations.
View from the dugout
Athletic boss Ernesto Valverde said that the game against Elche is “absolutely vital” and highlighted that the visitor’s “strategy” is what worries him the most. Meanwhile his opposite number, Fran Escribá, affirmed that his men are going to Bilbao looking for the three points: “The side are doing well, and getting to know the things we have to change. They’re ready to play a good game”.
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