Athletic Bilbao news

Bielsa pleased with Llorente impact

September 21, 2012
By Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa praised Fernando Llorente after the centre-forward made his first home appearance of the season in Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona.

With last season's finalists struggling to break down the Israeli champions, Llorente - strongly linked with a summer move away from the club - was introduced at half-time to a mixture of cheers and whistles.

He led an onslaught on the visitors' goal that brought multiple chances ...

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