Bielsa Press Conference pre-Swansea

Bielsa starts with an apology

For being late...


Team news?

"I think all the players will be available. We're not talking about Aying or Roberts."


A good atmosphere on Tuesday...

"It's something I appreciate a lot. It increased the frustration that we could give a present to the fans."


Unhappy at going out?

"We hoped to continue in the Carabao Cup. It was a good scenario to give an opportunity to all of the players. It's a very good experience to all the youngsters."


Leif Davis impressed - how has he progressed?

"He was one of the players who had a very positive performance. He didn't do some of the mistakes that he did in previous games, he corrected everything."


Jack Clarke - struggled for game time so far?

"He showed in previous times that he is an unbalanced player. He has to show this again, the skills that he has. There are five players who he is fighting with to adapt into the team.

"He's fighting for his position like everyone. He's doing this. I'm always watching and analysing everything the behaviour. We then make our conclusions for the team. Sometimes I am right and wrong with all the players."


Important to head into the break with a win?

"I don't see a big difference between the games before the breaks or not. If we don't have the break we want to win the game. To win is always positive."


What have you made of Swansea?

"They are showing a good level. They have a very clear idea of how to play. They are a solid team. They know how to defend and attack. At the same time they have a good link in transition."


Surprised by Swansea's start?

"I'm not surprised. They deserve to have the results they have. They continue with a lot of the squad from last year. Some players have arrived with a high level."


Cooper's Scotland call?

"It's something to recognise him. He deserves it. He deserves congratulations."


Why were you confident with the same group this season?

"Some of the players are the same. When you repeat the first eleven and you are working with the same players you can be more focused on details.

"One of the most important things is to have two or three options in each position."


Ryan Edmondson - is he in your plans?

"It's the same answer I gave to Jack Clarke. We are working with a number of players and we are analysing them. We select these players because we trust in the skills of them. We think they have the ability to fight for a position."


Alioski and Douglas - how do they compare?

"Douglas is a player who thinks more. Alioski is good with his actions. Douglas is very good with management of the game. Alioski is a more surprise player when he attacks. Douglas is good at set-pieces. Alioski at the same time is strong. Both are very good possibilities for this position."


Bielsa finished

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