2023-10-11 22:25:54
Luis Rubiales first and Jesús Navas later were in charge of responding to the media in the press room of the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, in the press conference prior to the match against Scotland. Later they went to train, a training from which they had to withdraw Nico Williams early with discomfort, so it is difficult for him to participate tomorrow.
Statements Luis de la Fuente
About Bryan Zaragoza: “He is delighted, happy, very quick integration into the group. We are both very happy, not only on a human level, he has fitted the concepts very well and could play from the beginning.”
About Lamine Yamal: “He had an injury but there are protocols. I wanted to see him and talk to him, to spend a few hours with his colleagues and give him peace of mind. “I told him to recover well and be calm.”
The call process for Bryan Zaragoza: “There are a series of circumstances that force those positions to be filled. In addition, he was coming off a great moment and a great game against FC Barcelona. We thought he was the best player for this moment.”
About Brahim and the possible call from Morocco: “He is absolutely selectable. He is a good player and everyone has the possibility of coming. No one has told me that he thinks otherwise. Also those who have those possibilities have total freedom of choice, But he wants to play here.”
About Ansu Fati: “I think he is a footballer who feels very happy with us. He trains and it is a pleasure to see him. He has the unconditional support of me and the entire team. He is a great footballer, he is happy with us and it shows, with the spark he has always had.”
The importance of winning tomorrow: “The possibility of confirming the classification shows the importance of the matches. Since we finished the September training camp we know the importance of these matches. For us it almost opens the doors of qualification.”
The team and what they learned from Glasgow: The team is a bit what the players transmit. Trust, professionalism… we have a lot of that, if we add talent, it leaves us very calm. About Scotland, of course we draw conclusions. We are stronger than we were before, a better team. The benefits we previously offered are now better. “We are confident about facing this match.”
About Jesús Navas: “Jesús is one of the best players in the world in his position. He is exceptional. If you ask his coaches they will tell you. He trains with a security, straightness and quality that removes all doubt. He has the ropes for a while, I don’t know where he will go. I “I always look further and that is why I am calm with Jesus, because he brings teaching and values to the group so that we can be a team, what he gives on and off the field clears up all doubts.”
About his passion for the press: “In life everything is learned. Due to circumstances, in my personal teaching I no longer read or consume so much press. Only if they are good things.”
What game do you expect from Scotland and the annoyances of some players: “All the players are available but we will wait until the last minute. I expect a very tough game from Scotland, we respect their team and players a lot. We know that it will require us to give the best version and be at the highest level.”
The importance of Morata: “Leadership is gained with attitude, but not only with voices or gestures. We are a lucky group of people that we have. In terms of football they are the best but in terms of humanity too. And Morata is one of them”:
What the team improved on and what they do in their free time: “We have improved not only in objective data, but also in all facets of the game, in associative play, being able to play with natural wingers, with changed legs… We are a very solvent team. We have improved in the team feeling. In my free time “I watch football. That and playing sports, I like playing sports and taking care of myself, but above all watching a lot of football.”
On whether he believes that tomorrow is a revenge: “It is not a revenge, it is just another match, in which we need to win because we represent our country. We have improved over time, Scotland has continued to improve because it has great footballers. We will find an improved Scotland.”
Difference between tomorrow’s team and the one that lost in Scotland: “There are players missing from that day, but tomorrow it will be another game. This afternoon we will see in training. I have an idea but we will choose the players who, with our analysis, will give us the best results.”
Plan to attack Scotland’s defense: “Be ourselves. We have shown we have a lot of offensive potential but games are won in the areas. We must be strong in our area and not give up chances, but also be able to materialize. Have a balance that will give us victory.”
Luis de la Fuente at the press conference prior to the match against Scotland | Photo: Aarón Luna González
Praise from Luis de la Fuente: “I see myself in every moment. I work for it at Sevilla, being here is the best for a footballer. It is important for the younger players to have that help. I try to help the group.”
About Sergio and his return to the national team: “For me he is like a brother, he always looks forward to being here and continuing to enjoy himself because for him it is something very big.”
About Diego Alonso: “We haven’t spoken yet but he comes with all the desire in the world. The president told me that he was coming and we have to help him as much as possible.”
About young people: “I know they really want to give everything, and that is the most important thing, we must help each other.”
About Juanlu Sánchez: “I see him with all the enthusiasm in the world and with a hunger to continue growing. He has a lot of humility and is a good boy who wants to enjoy football. He is going in a very good line and will help us for sure.”
Play the Euro Cup again: “It is a pride to be there, at the highest level, the idea is to help the youngest and be all on the same page.”
What remains of Navas from 2010: “The enthusiasm and the desire. For me it’s like the first day being here, everyone defending this shirt.”
How the new generation faces: “I think we saw in the Nations the desire to win the title, the desire to continue enjoying and win titles.”
About hip discomfort: “It’s something I have to live with, I’ve been like this for 3 years and sometimes it gets more pronounced. Working like this I will try to be at my best.”
Why doesn’t he show off his career more: “It’s what has made me get here, this humility is what they have instilled in me, not believing myself more than anyone else. That has made me come this far.”
Jesús Navas testifying in the La Cartuja press room | Photo: Aarón Luna González
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