The head coach praises his pupils’ ability to dominate through possession and appreciates the defensive sacrifice of his attackers
Luis Enrique is satisfied with the personality of the Spanish team, regardless of the opponent in front of him. “I don’t see any team that handles the ball like we do. At the European Championship nobody cared because we had the ball more than Italy and we did. I would like to emphasize what we do without the ball, but also with the ball, no matter how the rival is,” he emphasized in the preview of the game against the Czech Republic, corresponding to the second day of the League of Nations.
A bet in which Spain is looking to make up for the draw in Benito Villamarín on Thursday and keep the pulse of the Czech Republic, the group leader after the Central European team defeated Switzerland in Prague that same day. “We expect a very difficult game, because of the competition and because of the level of the teams. The Czech Republic is promoted from League B, but has already shown that they can beat everyone. It is a brave team that will cost us money because they are very good defending. There is no easy team in any competition, and less in this one,” said the Spanish coach.
The Spaniard set the misfortunes of France and Belgium on the first day of the League of Nations as an example of the equality that prevails today. “Football has changed,” recalled the coach, who nevertheless emphasized his fondness for a tournament that borders on the friendlies of another time. “I prefer to play these kinds of games, let these leagues grow,” he explained.
He highlighted the high level of Unai Simón, Robert Sánchez and David Raya, the three goalkeepers he has brought together for this June window. “I am looking for three starting goalkeepers and I think I have them now. I would have no problem with any of the three games, and that is difficult. In Unai’s case he has undoubtedly built up a very interesting background and experience A goalkeeper should be the one who starts the game, who generates superiority for us, and then who saves us when they reach us, who dominates the air game… I need a goalkeeper to convey peace and tranquility to us. doesn’t mean it doesn’t fail, because the error is part of football, but what they generate for me, I really like,” he said.
He also praised the work his strikers do when Spain lacks the ball, one of the keys to carrying out that post-loss pressure that Portuguese coach Fernando Santos cited as La Roja’s main asset. “There are clear conditions that all attackers we call up have. They have to be the first defender, they run like crazy and without the ball they have to have a beastly attitude. Without them the national team would not have a good defensive performance,” explains Luis Enrique out.
He had good words again for Asensio, one of the surprises on the list. “He is a player with world-class ball quality. Marco’s percussion is not even possessed by six players in the world. But football has more circumstances. You have another chance. This is how we inform you and give our input. He played the first game not but there are still three to go he is in one of the best cubes in the world and when he comes to the national team he seizes the opportunity like other teammates who stayed it could be the case of marco “, he said of the Real Madrid winger.
He also stood up for Marcos Llorente, who he continues to keep in mind despite not shining as much as in previous campaigns. “He’s a top physical player who can play in different positions, which is invaluable. To join the Spanish team as a midfielder you have to have a high level. He fits that profile and helps us,” he said of the versatile Atlético footballer.
He made it clear again that the block for the World Cup in Qatar is not closed when asked about the bets he made during his time on players like Pedri or Gavi. “I have not discovered penicillin. When I see something I really like… It’s not that hard to bet on Pedri. When you see Gavi, it’s just being true to what you’re considering. I’m open to the possibility of a player appearing who, depending on his performance, can help us. Actually, there is always a surprise.”
Finally, he put on the funniest note of the press conference when asked if he would understand that a victory by Nadal in the Roland Garros final would leave the national team in the background. “What a problem. Hopefully I win the fourteenth, the fifteenth, the sixteenth and all the ones I want. The great thing about Rafa Nadal is not when he wins, but when he loses, which he does very little. It’s a pride that Nadal represents our country, from there there is room for everyone’, he cut off.
Source: La Verdad
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