Joseba Ezkurdia is one of the main victims of the two slopes from which the ball hangs outside the courts. He is in the final of the Couples after the sole judge of the Business League decreed a 22-0 in his favor after the strike started by the Baiko pelotaris group that has taken the matter to court, and has his defender , Julen Martija, confined after testing positive for coronavirus. Therefore, when asked how he is living this previous week, he defines it as “strange, different.” «The situation is bad. It is not the best way to be mentalized to play a game of these characteristics».
They have to think that the summit clash is going to be played because so far they have been notified, “but these are difficult days and it is difficult.” He considers it “complicated” to comment on the open conflict in the other company, but he is clear that “the most important thing is that they dialogue, and that is not happening. They have to meet because we all know that the situation is not good. If they don’t speak, they won’t understand each other, “he sums up. At first the Arbizu player thought that it was “impossible” to reach this situation “because it affects the ball too much, and I think it is a serious mistake that it has reached this point.”
“Pelotaris are aware of reality and understand that things are not going well”
negotiation with aspe
The pandemic has caused Aspe to experience the same crisis, but the way of approaching it has been completely different. The pelotaris negotiated with their company a three-month salary reduction to leave ERTE, and currently they have resumed talks to lower it by up to 20%, depending on the case. “Different scales are being addressed as is normal. You cannot demand that this percentage be lowered from a kid because it doesn’t make sense, “he admits. They have been in talks for about two weeks and it seems that the matter is on track. «We are talking because it is the way. Pelotaris are aware of reality and we understand that things are not going well, so we have to give them a solution and almost certainly we will reach an agreement, “he says.
From their point of view, they are lucky because the relationship with the company is good, “and it shows on the fronton. In recent years, Aspe pelotaris are performing at a good level because we feel comfortable with the promoter’s environment and that influences a lot. Having a clear conscience and thinking only about the ball on the court is very important, “he clarifies.
«The cycle that Martija and I started together in November we deserve to finish»
The final
I would understand a suspension
Asked about how the cancellation of the final would be taken, the Navarrese says that “he would understand it.” He believes that Agirre and Albisu “also deserve to fight for her”, referring to the 22-0 decreed for their failure to appear. «The Ataun defender has been a professional for 10 years and knows what it takes to get to one, just like me. And Agirre is facing a great opportunity ”, he emphasizes.
But for now, his mind is focused on what he has to do. In what is in your hands. The forward is very aware of Julen Martija, his partner. They talk every day. “It is not the best way for him to face his first final. He is not enjoying all that it entails and it makes me feel sorry», He says. You know it. He knows he’s a psychologically strong ball. And he is sure that if he plays “he will do so at a great level.” “That reassures me,” he adds. In case he cannot dress in white, his partner would be Zabaleta, “one of the best in sport, but the cycle that we started together in November, Martija and I deserve to finish it.” The possibility of postponement has already been informed that it is ruled out, “and that the calendar must be respected, but those who reach the final have the right to play it,” he emphasizes.
If you have to wear white on Sunday at Bizkaia, Ezkurdia knows that they have a great challenge ahead, «because Olaizola and Urrutikoetxea seem not to be affected by what happens off the pitch. They go to games and perform at a great level. They are two veteran baseball players who know what they play, “he says. Until then, Arbizu will try to stay focused. Unburdening himself to his people. “It is being difficult, but I have to achieve it,” he concludes.
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