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In Spain they take for granted the arrival of Claudio Bravo to Betis. After 14 years, the Red goalkeeper would add his fourth challenge in Europe. The adventure began precisely in that country, with the jump from Colo Colo to Real Sociedad. There he coincided with Martín Lasarte, the Uruguayan coach who directed him for two years. The DT spoke with AS about the Chilean’s new step.
“I believe that Claudio (Bravo) is still in a position to contribute a lot,” says the coach which would later go through the Catholic University and the University of Chile. Lasarte’s path separated from Bravo’s in 2011. While he came to Santiago, the goalkeeper continued in Spain: he played another two seasons at Real Sociedad, then he came to Barcelona and in 2016 he went to Manchester City.
– What can Bravo bring to Betis?
– Claudio has lived a stage at Manchester City with a major injury, and that diminishes a lot. Especially at this age, and for a goalkeeper. But I think it’s good for him to go to a club where he has a clear opportunity to play. It is important to him. And for the team? He conveys leadership, experiences and opinions in the field. Bravo participates. It’s good for a team to have someone with those qualities.
– Can you regain your best level?
– Yes, he needs to compete. This way you can regain the level you had in Barcelona. When you come up with an injury, we all want you to regain your extraordinary level. I think that it can. The archer position has a slightly longer longevity.
– Can the physical issue be a problem for Betis?
– Claudio always took great care of himself and trains remarkably. It has all the conditions to regain that quality that it knew how to have, in a reasonable period of time.
– What memories do you have of your stay with Bravo in Spain?
– The best. We were together for two years. Real Sociedad came from a negative environment, and I think he collaborated a lot to change that. We all did it, but he in a particular way. The second year we had the objective of staying in First, which we also achieved. At first with tranquility and later with difficulties, but it was achieved. I have extraordinary memories, in both facets: human and sports.
