Defender of the Athletic Club Dani Vivian is in line for his debut in Spain this international break, as the cherry on top of what has been an excellent campaign so far. Los Leones are in the Copa del Rey final against Real Mallorca, and are currently set for Champions League football next season, in fourth place in La Liga, which Vivian has been a big part of.
The 24-year-old spoke Relief to be called for La Roja, revealing that he is in the last year of his degree in finance and accounting, as well as his reading habits. Taking the advice of Foudation employee Galder Reguera, Vivian revealed that she read Metamorphoses by Franz Kafka, but didn't like it. It is currently in 1984 by George Orwell.
On the football side of things, Vivian explained, in his view, why Athletic they did much better this season than last.
“In previous seasons we lacked that sharpness. In the last two we ended up in the semi-finals of the Cup, not before the tournament. We were already one step away from being where we are now.”
“What did Ernesto add? I think we are a very recognized team. Our pressure in the opposition, we take risks, but we take them because we know the potential we have if there is a high ball, we defend very well the 'area when we need to get back together, we are very solid and solid (of each other). )… We have that spark, that physical and mental level to be able to achieve what we achieve. And from there, we don't we don't want to leave a bit.
Dani Vivian on his call to Spain:
“It was my mom's birthday and my dad and I were going to get a cake so she could blow out the candles. I thought the call was going out at 12:30 because that's what they announced, but it was published. an hour earlier.”
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Vivian was also asked what a typical day at his Lezama training camp looks like.
“There is a very good vibe, but within the limits of discipline. This is the virtue. There is no one who plays the fool, no one who prevents where the group wants to go. We respect the work we do and the objectives we want to achieve “.
The towering centre-back has stood out as one of the best in the division, with Athletic Club's defense second best in the division.