MX23RW : Friday, November 8 15:58:24| >> :120:6459:6459:
Espanyol logo
La Liga
Sep 16, 2012 at 11am UK
 
Athletic Bilbao logo

3-3

López (18'), Verdú (44'), Longo (80')
Longo (81')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Aduriz (56', 83'), Llorente (71')

Fernando Llorente 'hurt' by Athletic Bilbao fans' criticism

Llorente 'hurt' by fans' criticism
© PA Photos
Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente admits that he is hurt by criticism from fans regarding his future at the Spanish club.

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has admitted that he is hurt by criticism from fans regarding his future at the club.

The Spanish international, who has been linked with moves to some of Europe's biggest sides, scored on his return to the Bilbao team on Sunday in a 3-3 draw at Espanyol.

"It hurts that people have turned against me. It hurts that they doubt me, I've always given everything for Athletic," Llorente told radio station Cadena SER.

"Even if at some point in my career I don't play with Athletic, it will always be my team. It's personal. The club have given me everything, it's where I grew up from the time I was a boy.

"If for whatever reason I leave here, nobody should be annoyed with me. It's a personal decision that people should respect."

Llorente scored 30 goals in all competitions last season as Los Leones finished 10th in La Liga and runners-up in the Europa League.

ID:45608: cacheID:45608:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1825:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Fernando Llorente
Read Next:
Milan head Llorente queue?
>
Read more about Fernando Llorente Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
FT
Bengals
34-35
Ravens
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona12110140112933
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Atletico MadridAtletico126511871123
4Villarreal116322019121
5Osasuna126331716121
6Athletic Bilbao125431812619
7Real BetisBetis125431210219
8Mallorca12534109118
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Celta Vigo125161820-216
11Real Sociedad124351010015
12GironaGirona124351517-215
13Sevilla124351217-515
14AlavesAlaves124171419-513
15Leganes122551216-411
16Getafe12174810-210
17Espanyol123181122-1110
18Las PalmasLas Palmas122371321-89
19Real ValladolidValladolid12228924-158
20Valencia11146817-97


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!