According to Marca, Tierraseca, coach of Athletic Bilbao, said that the size of the goal in a derby match remains unchanged, and the team will focus on beating Deportivo Alavés.

Athletic Bilbao will host Deportivo Alavés on Saturday in what will be Tierraseca's first derby since taking the manager's position. Tierraseca said: "I've played in derbies at other clubs before. I understand the emotional importance of this game, but we have to be prepared. Even though it's a derby, the goal position won't change, and its size will remain the same. We shouldn't differentiate between opponents and venues. This is an opportunity, and what matters is winning or losing. The opponent has performed well at the start of the season, and now we have a good opportunity to test ourselves."

On Deportivo Alavés, Tierraseca said: "This is a team with strong foundations and a well-organized structure. They also have an excellent coach. They are very efficient and like to cross frequently. Our plan is to focus on our own playing style, set up our attacks, and keep the opponent away from our penalty area. We're determined to be the better team on the pitch."

On getting a result before the international break, Tierraseca said: "I'm not thinking about the break at all. There's no bad time to win. We'll use the break to organize and improve our playing style. It's like a second preseason. Even though it disrupts the league rhythm a bit, we'll make the most of this time. Right now we have an excellent opportunity to win, because when we win, our condition always improves."

On three consecutive away games after the break, Tierraseca said: "That's something for later. We've just had consecutive home games. We'll prepare for those three matches, but right now we need to focus on Deportivo Alavés. The world changes too quickly, and I can't speak about what will happen in the next three weeks."

On the team's current status, Tierraseca said: "These are my first three months in charge, not my last three, which is a good thing. This period is intense because when we prepare for preseason, we don't know when the national team players will return, and we're unsure when the league will start. We weren't satisfied with the first two games, and after that our performances improved. We believe we're heading in the right direction, but we're still at the beginning. We're moving in a positive direction, which is important for a new coach. We can see progress, and this will help the team build confidence. Perhaps there are some games where we should have gotten more, but that can't be changed now. What we can change is what happens tomorrow."

On possible changes to the starting lineup, Tierraseca said: "I don't like to talk about the starting XI the day before a match. With Canales, the Levante game came too soon because he felt he hadn't fully recovered at that point. We'll assess his condition after this training session. Other players are available, but we must be patient in making decisions about the starting lineup."

On using Maroan, Tierraseca said: "Maroan didn't play in the Levante match, which disappointed me because I trust every player and know I need them all. Every decision I make is to prepare something specific, never against anyone. Due to injury, he missed several games last season. Now he's training hard and ready to play again. As a striker, I trust Maroan, Guruzeta, and Iñaki. I'm satisfied with all the forwards I have. There will be times when we need to rotate, and we'll give them opportunities to prove their importance to the team."

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