‘We’re very excited, we need release tension in the right way’ – Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo
‘We’re very excited, we need release tension in the right way’ – Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo cut a confident figure ahead of his side’s Copa del Rey final on Saturday with Atletico Madrid. La Real are hoping to lift the trophy for a second time in five years after doing so in 2021, but have been a surprise package in the second half of the season. Matarazzo is taking charge of his first final, while against him is the wily Diego Simeone.
The Atletico manager has been in 10 with Los Colchoneros, and have come out victorious on six occasions. “I have a lot of respect for him. His work has been exceptional in recent years; he has a very clear style, it’s not just defensive, being compact.
I like the emotionality that he brings to the game. In Germany, I was known as a tactical coach, and in Spain, I’m more of an energetic coach – I adapt to what I need to be successful. ” Selection debates for Real Sociedad There are various selection debates for La Real, with Jon Gorrotxategi and Mikel Oyarzabal declared fit for the match.
Until now, Unai Marrero has played all but one of their Copa ties, but missed two games through injury, with first-choice Alex Remiro playing. “I made a decision last week, I communicated the decision to our goalkeepers in the first day of training this week. They know it and you’ll see it tomorrow.
” Two players returning to fitness are Yangel Herrera and Takefusa Kubo, the latter playing 30 minutes last week. Matarazzo was asked if he could start. “ Everything is possible, and Take is feeling very good .