In the wake of the December abandoned game, the head coach was questioned multiple times over Tom Lockyer’s recuperation from a heart arrest.
Iraola expressed his joy at Lockyer’s recovery, sent him well wishes, emphasized the value of studying CPR, and talked about what he expects from the team after tomorrow’s pre-match preparation is over.
“I’ve been a player, and when the referee blows the whistle to start the game, you focus because you have hard tasks ahead of you,” he remarked.
“You consider the football situation, your opponent, and your options for the next ball you receive.
“I believe that because they are accustomed to it, the players will be focused on the football side.”
2. Anticipating a Blades game that is “very different”
Iraola said he anticipated a different kind of play from the Hatters following their 2-2 draw with Sheffield United on Saturday.
We are engaged in combat, Luton and nearly every other team. The head coach said, “It’s crucial and all the teams need the points.
“Points become more crucial as the game progresses because there are less opportunities to score later.
Since our last meeting, they have undergone some slight changes; they are now a lot more active in the press and are retaining more of the ball.
They have excellent midfielders, are playing more from the back, and are very quick.
“We saw it when we faced them; they scored from their first corner, demonstrating their dangerous players who attack the spaces and frequently cross the goal line.
“Compared to the game we played against Sheffield United the other day, we have a very different game to prepare for.”
3. Arrange for the intermission after the Hatters’ visit.
He also discussed the plan for the 17 days that would separate Luton’s visit and the Cherries’ return to play following the impending international break.
“We train after the game, the next morning,” Iraola clarified. We’ll exert every effort to complete the healing process.
We have only had half of the group available to us during the national team holidays, so we are unsure of the precise number of players we will have.
“I probably won’t have more than nine or ten healthy players.”
“We will continue training because it is always crucial to maintain a high level of fitness for the final stretch of the season.”
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