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Ernesto Valverde faces one of the most serious crises of his career on the Athletic Club bench, after a disastrous start to the season that has left the team 11th in LaLiga and temporarily out of contention in the Champions League.

Valverde, a veteran coach at Athletic, is struggling to lift the team. The first 11 LaLiga matches have resulted in only four wins, raising concerns at San Mamés.

Home defeats against beatable opponents and widely questioned tactical management have strained the coach's relationship with the fans, who are starting to call for urgent changes.

The Wear and Tear on Ernesto Valverde at Athletic Club

Valverde had signed until the end of the season, but it is now a foregone conclusion at Athletic that he will not stay. The board is considering an early exit if the dynamics do not change.

There is a feeling at San Mamés that the coach is not in line with the club's future project. His style, perhaps more suitable for the past, clashes with the current demands at Athletic.

His relationship with the players has also soured. Valverde admitted that Athletic "did not play well" after a loss to Getafe and acknowledged a lack of spark in their game.

The Tangible Crisis of Sporting Performance

Athletic Club started the season with optimism after securing fourth place the previous year, but the current reality is stark: 11th in LaLiga and 27th in the Champions group stage.

In LaLiga, the Lions began well, but now they struggle with reliability and decisiveness, especially at home where defeats and unexpected results are piling up.

In the Champions League, qualification seems like a mirage. Athletic fails to reach the competitive level demanded by European competition, with attention focused on their defense.

The Structural Errors Afflicting the Team

The Athletic Club squad shows signs of wear: key injuries, lack of freshness, and little room to maneuver during matches. Valverde has admitted that they "lose many absurd balls."

Overall, Athletic battles tactical uncertainty and a lack of dynamic responses to adversity, exposing the coach's responsibility.

The Immediate Future of Ernesto Valverde and the Rojiblanco Project

Valverde knows that time is running out for him. His contract ends at the season's conclusion, and the club is already eyeing potential replacements.

For Athletic Club, clarity is needed. If Valverde cannot effect a radical change, his departure in winter or at season's end might be the only way to halt the downward spiral.

In a context where LaLiga is becoming increasingly competitive, Athletic must regain identity, competitive edge, and results. Otherwise, the sporting cost will rise.

Ernesto Valverde faces his most delicate crossroads at Athletic Club. His reputation, built on years of stability, now hangs by a thread, and his next move could determine the team's future. Both he and the club are aware that time is ticking fast, and the need to act is urgent.

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