Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has warned his players to stay grounded ahead of Sunday’s clash with Cadiz.
Athletic meet Cadiz on the back of their stunning Copa del Rey quarterfinal win against Barcelona.
Valverde said: “It’s not easy to change our mindset, but we must.
“We have to take our minds off what happened on Wednesday against Barça and focus on what happened in Valencia.
“We have a chance to get more points, although of course we know that Cádiz have a lot at stake. They’re in a difficult situation in terms of points and they’ve changed coach. That’s always a boost.
“We also need that attitude of knowing we’ve got a lot to play for because LaLiga is the most important thing for us right now.”
He also said: “We’re a team fans like to watch. We have a large squad and the players are responding with great commitment whatever their situation.
“All the confidence we gained from the game the other day has to drive us on. Tomorrow is a differnet story, we’re playing away from home and the fans at the Nuevo Mirandilla will have the same intensity our had at San Mames.
“We have to be up to the task.”
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