This week's Europa League between Manchester United and Sports Club was an opportunity for Andoni Iraola, which brought him back to his last meeting when he won a prestigious quarter-final victory under Marcelo Bielsa in 2012.

He told him: "We're very, very good." Sky movement With a smile. Usually, he underestimated it. He added: "It's a unified team from winning the Premier League and losing the Champions League final." "They are at the highest level with the top players..."

However, they were removed in the process of two legs because they used only Basque players and their policies showed excellent abilities to surpass their weight. For thirteen years, this is also a quality that defines Erala's current aspects.

Iraola is the head coach who coached Bournemouth as a club record point in his first season and has beaten the game with his second remaining four games. It is still a possibility to qualify for Europe for the first time in club history.

But for now, he will see how the old side fare on his legs on his latest mission in the stage. Irala spent most of her career at the sports club. He still describes himself as a supporter. He grinned: "I have wonderful memories of the United tie, and I hope this tie will do them the same."

His time at the sports club provides valuable learning and precious memories. “My understanding of football comes from there,” he said. “Even among different managers, they played in the past very clearly and that’s the way I feel most comfortable.

"Obviously, you have to adapt to the team. What we do at Bournemouth is different than what we do in Spain. But the main idea comes from there."

Sports clubs like Irara Bournemouth are represented by direct approach and emphasis on the body. “They always say that sports clubs are the most English-speaking of the Laliga team,” he said. “I think there is a connection out there that is perfect for Bournemouth.”

This connection continues to remain fruitful.

Bournemouth had a painful late equaliser against Manchester United after Evanilson misapproved the red card on Sunday, but they all scored points this season against Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City, thanks in large part to the fearless, offensive approach implemented by their head coach.

"Fixed schedules don't matter to us. Our approach to all teams is very similar," he said.

"Indeed, we might want to have a much easier game because we play with Arsenal and Manchester City in games we need to earn points. But I think we can still compete. We can make them play in a way that isn't that easy for them. But we need to do our best and be at our best."

The challenge of finding ways to bridge the elite gap is familiar to Eraola, which is once again thanks to his childhood club for the time he spent. “Most of the players come from athletic club academy,” he explained.

“Even without experience, you have to grow up quickly and learn to face big clubs. With the help of everyone, you have to make it work, even against top teams.

“I try to bring these learnings to my team. Respect the top teams because they are better than you, but don’t respect them too much.

"Well, you can respect, but no fear. It's like, 'We know you're better, but let's try to improve, let's do our best and see if we can make up for the difference'."

Iraola's "Happiness" in the evolving Bournemouth

Elara is speaking on the terrace of the new training center in Bournemouth. It's an amazing facility, and its openness is followed by news from the club also repurchasing the Vitality Stadium and plans to expand it. These are exciting moments, on the court and on the court.

"I think we're lucky to be here for the club at this moment," said Errara. "I think the club is moving forward, but also knowing the challenges of the game.

"Every club in the Premier League is very strong and probably bigger than us. We have to try to reduce that gap. With the new training grounds and stadiums improving, I think we are getting closer and closer to other teams. I always tell the players that the club is giving us everything, so now is our moment."

The latest environment reminds you how far Erra has gone. “I’m not used to this kind of facility,” he recalls the coaching start with Aek Larnaca in Cyprus, and Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano on the second floor of Spain.

Today, the 42-year-old is one of the most watched managers in the game and is reportedly a target for the Spurs and even Real Madrid. Not that he allowed the noise to affect him. Its characteristics are mentioned to be modest.

“For me, competing in the Premier League is a huge challenge,” he said. “Most (if not all the coaches I fight) have achieved more than I have.

“I haven’t coached for many years. I’m very happy with my career development because I’ve been moving forward, but on most teams I’ve been on, I’ve been trying to avoid a lot of relegation and just trying to do it in a good position.

"For me, with the teams here, we had a very good season last season. This season, we have improved on that and continue this development for the club."

Will Irala supervise it after this summer? He has one year left on his contract and Bournemouth is said to have relaxed in his future. He doesn't sound like someone is rushing to move on.

"I'm so happy," he said. "I always say. I'm so happy to work with everyone in the club. I'm still finishing my second season, so we're probably talking about my fourth season here.

"I have a good relationship with everyone here. If everything goes well, we will have time to talk about these things. The communication with the club is really close and I feel we have a good connection."

Huijsen, Kerkez is not panic

Of course, Errara is not the only interest that attracts people.

This proves his coaching ability, players who were previously overlooked by large clubs such as Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Antoine Semenyo, now have suitors in line.

Irara had no panic about the possible start.

"I don't think it's any different from previous years, especially when the team is doing well," he said. "Last season happened to us. We don't know what happens to some players. We lost Lloyd Kelly and that Dom Solanke.

“We really don’t know what will happen in the summer, we’re still focused on other things, but now all the players are ours and if nothing happens, they will continue to be our next season. So I don’t think it’s different from other summers.

“We will focus on trying to improve the team and adding new players where possible if some players leave because someone brings a good offer the club thinks it is a good offer, we have to be prepared for these situations, but don’t be afraid.

“This is all clubs, especially those that are not on top, top teams, and they have to get used to it.”

Iraola said the key is to introduce the correct replacement when necessary. Bournemouth's transfer deal this summer will be led by athletic director Simon Francis and Tiago Pinto. Irala is confident that the club will deliver and highlight the power of the foundation that has been realized.

“I think hiring is key, but I’m not very involved. I’ll try to help them if I can, especially in summer when the windows are open.

“We also have to take advantage of better understanding each other.

“When you’re on the team in the second or third year, you can improve a lot because you already know the basics, have experience with the same player in good and bad moments, and I think we have to take advantage of that to go into detail and become more solid.”

Any newcomer must fit this collective spirit, but what does Elara look for in a potential signing? “Like all managers, I want good players. Obviously, they speak English, they have a cute mindset, they are coachable… You can ask all players from every player, but everyone has different aspects.

“The most important thing is that they are good players and want to come here, they want to show their level with us, and they understand what we are trying to do here.

“I think it’s something that the recruiting team is very, very clear about, and they’re doing very well.”

Of course, Bournemouth has now built its own help in the Premier League. But they are also increasingly successful stories to achieve their potential goals. Under Erala State, the club has become a destination for young, high-potential players such as Huijsen and Kerkez to thrive.

"I think it's an advantage, and we've been promoted recently compared to where we were two seasons ago, and there may be more questions," said Errara.

“Now, I think players know us, they know how we want to play, what we want to do. If they want to come here, for us, perfect.

"Of course, sometimes we can't compete, especially with other Premier League clubs. But I think the players who are coming to Bournemouth now have a clear idea of ​​what we want him to do and what he will expect. I think it's a good place."

A great place that supporters will hope for and an ideal place to stay. Iraola is a sports club coach who flourishes in the Premier League and Bournemouth has embarked on an exciting path.

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