Mikel Merino face the press this Tuesday, during the concentration of the Spanish team in Las Rozas Soccer City before the group led by Luis de la Fuente is measured in Denmark next saturday now Serbia on Tuesday of next week in commitments corresponding to the Nations League.
The calendar and injuries
“We had the bad luck of losing two very important players from the National Team like Carvajal and Rodrigo Hernández. We will miss them, but at the same time the door opens for other players who are sure to be great. About on the calendar, “I love playing football, but when you do it over and over again, danger comes. Also, we cannot blame those serious injuries. What we have to do is take care of ourselves and try to do it the best way possible.”
Your current status
“I’m feeling good, strong, and I’ve forgotten about the scapula fracture injury I suffered. It’s great to start this new adventure with my teammates; I’m looking forward to it”
The comparison between LaLiga and Premier
“It’s always there and everyone wants to talk about it. I haven’t been in the Premier for a long time, but it’s true that it’s a very physical league, with a lot of contact and a lot of back and forth, while LaLiga is something more positional where “It considers the group more than the individual. In any case, they are two leagues where a great show is on offer.”
His goal against Germany in the Euro Cup semi-finals
“How many times have I watched it and no matter how many times I see it I will never get bored”
Changes in your life
“This summer was one of the best of my life. My life changed with the European Championship and my signing with Arsenal”
The disappearance of Rodrigo Hernández and his profile
“In a situation of need or if the coach asks me, I can play in that position without a problem, although every time I have played in the National Team I have played as ‘8’ or ’10’. I am here for any thing. coach likes.” .”
His signing for Arsenal and Real Sociedad
“Arsenal is a project that caught my attention, very ambitious. It was a moment in my career where I was looking to grow and win titles. As for Real Sociedad, it didn’t have the best start of season, with departures of important people, but the way in which they are working is impeccable and I am convinced that the results will come.”
The figure of Mikel Arteta
“He is a coach who is very passionate about what he does. He loves the tactics of the game as well as the emotional aspects, the management of the group. I also feel the passion in what I do and when you see others who like you. it infects you”
Denmark, next rival
“If we are clear about one thing, it is that all the teams have an incredible level. There is no need to explain it to Denmark, seeing how they handle their matches and the results they get. Luis and his men analyze the opponents very well and we have to try to take advantage of them.” of its weak points”
Importance of graduating as leaders
“We have to win both games. The mentality is to win, to compete in each game, that’s what we’re going for”
The beginning of Lamine Yamal’s course
“I see him very well. He is still the smiling 17-year-old and that is part of his charm. He is a unique talent in the world and he is showing it to us. I hope he manages to maintain this level always , but there may be low moments ahead and you have to understand that in a career there are better and worse moments”
Source: La Verdad
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