Eibar starts the new season with Anaitz Arbilla at the helm, who faces his 11th campaign as a footballer for the club. With several war scars from his 309 games as a midfielder, but with the same sparkle in his eyes as the first day, Arbilla feels still strong enough to keep competing.
What has changed in Eibar this summer?
The main novelty this summer in Eibar's key revolves around the bench. Arbilla recognizes that he was not surprised that a First Division team came to San José because last year, even during the first half of the season, he thinks it was at a great level.
What are Eibar's objectives for this season?
The captain wants to start the course in the best possible way and that the first two games are played in Ipurua is an added incentive. Arbilla recognizes that the team is strong and united, and that they have to play the games with a lot of hunger and start with illusions.
What does Anaitz Arbilla expect from this season?
Arbilla recognizes that he never dreamed of playing 11 seasons in Eibar, but that continuing to be part of professional football, in the place where he wants to be, makes him happy. He also recognizes that he has to focus on the future and the present, and help Jokin to get the maximum performance out of the team.
Eibar starts the new season with 52 goals scored and 40 received, with a +12 difference. They are 15 points behind the leaders of the table, and their next game is against Oviedo in the 5th round.
Last season, Eibar finished in 8th position in the Segunda División with 67 points, 19 wins, 10 draws and 13 losses in 42 games. Their last result was a 2-1 loss against Castellón on May 31.
Eibar has a good feeling at the start of the season, and Arbilla recognizes that the team is strong and united. They are ready to face the challenges of the new season and do something big.
