Pablo Ibáñez hails Alavés resolve as focus turns to Athletic | OneFootball

Pablo Ibáñez says Alavés must reproduce their resilience on Saturday against Athletic after a comeback win that eased survival concerns.

Mallorca struck first at Mendizorroza but two goals from Toni Martínez turned it around. Alavés are on 36 points in 16th place. As reported by as.com, Lucas Boyé sustained an injury that makes further involvement this season difficult, at best he could feature against Rayo on the final day.

After a short break, Sánchez Flores’s side trained at Ibaia this morning, with San Prudencio festivities taking place nearby in Armentia. Ibáñez said the group regained composure and the win gave them a lift, adding their focus is solely on beating Athletic to move closer to safety.

The Navarre midfielder stressed that everyone steps up, that overturning Mallorca boosted spirits, and that both supporters and players needed it.

Looking ahead to Valverde’s team, who came through San Ignacio and Deportivo Alavés, he said morale is high. The week is being approached with energy and happiness, and while there have been bad spells, the team have not sunk.

Source: as.com