Unai Emery acknowledged that they have “let a party that was on track” escape, something that ensures that “it is not something that does not usually happen to us.” Despite letting that victory slip away, the coach points out that he was not “angry”, although he acknowledged being “upset.”
Match analysis:
“The analysis of the game can be divided in two, we have had very good moments with Gerard who gives us the final phase with success. And without Gerard we lack the lighthouse in the field. The first part we have arrived safely and with confidence, we have left with the idea of staying the same and controlling. Gerard’s injury has complicated us, we have disengaged and we have lost twenty minutes that have made us lose the advantage. We have tried in the end but it has not been possible. We are good in general, but about today’s game we are upset. We don’t lose, but these draws don’t make us satisfied ”.
Situation after so many draws:
“We can take two paths, not winning makes me worried about this situation. We are waiting to get people back and for them to recover their level, I think that in that line and working on the good we do we can improve. It is true that not having Gerard penalizes us and that occupies us. We have a week to recover players and think about Betis with the idea of looking up and recovering positions ”.
What happened in the second part?
“Elche has pushed and I’m sure there are many things to analyze, but it’s true that their goal gets them into the game. After that goal and without Gerard it was difficult for us to go out more and they have taken advantage of it. I’m upset, but not angry. I think the team has reacted with spirit and character but they haven’t hit it. It is true that the team is reliable with the game, but sometimes when the game is complicated and it gets into the mud it costs us a little more. Now we must continue working and seek improvement to win again ”.
Injured:
“Gerard has requested the change and it was foreseen that if he noticed something that said it, he would have noticed discomfort in the twin and that is why we have replaced him. With Coquelin it seemed somewhat complicated, but the doctor has reassured us and it seems that it will not be serious ”.
Disenchantment part two:
“We had a great first half and we had the game on track to win it, but in the second half we let it slip away and it’s something that hasn’t happened to us many times.”
