César Azpilicueta appeared before the media at the press conference held at the Media Center of the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas . The Navarrese defender could be one of the novelties in Luis Enrique’s team for the momentous match against Slovakia .
How is the wardrobe
“He’s really looking forward to Wednesday’s game. We wish we had arrived in a better situation, but we depend on ourselves. We play at home. It is practically a playoff game. We know that we have to improve things ”.
Possible ownership
“The 24 players that are here train and fight to play. The selector is the one who decides. In my hand I have to train in the best possible way and fight for the position. We all want to play, but right now we don’t know anything ”.
Leader on the grass
“It is true that when the situation is more favorable and you win, it is easier. We find ourselves in a situation that is heads or tails. In this group there are many young people who are going through a final phase for the first time, but everything makes you learn. We would like to be classified, but the reality is what it is. We are several captains in our team and we have experience right now. We really want the game to come and go all together for it ”.
Rival danger
“They don’t reach us much, but it is true that with danger. The rival also plays and there are quality players. The team with possession and how we dominate the game can control these circumstances. We have to be solid in both areas, because football is decided by small details ”.
Selection level
“This favoritism thing is relative. We are coming from some final stages where the result has not been so good and now we have to take it as an opportunity. Wednesday’s game is a toss-up in which the only thing to do is win. No team wins a European Championship or a World Cup before playing. The important thing is how it ends and we have a game that is a final. I have lived it this year in the Champions League, until January we weren’t very good and then we ended up winning ”.
Tutor with the youngest
“We are not in the situation we expected. The message that I am giving here is the same that I have given to my colleagues. In the world of football you have to be prepared for adversity. Now we depend on ourselves. We can improve and we have to assess what we are doing well. Wednesday is a game of life and death and we have to take it that way ”.
Optimism message
“We have to prove it. We have a team, but each game is more complicated. When you come from two draws it is normal for the fans to feel a little disappointed. We have to change it and it is done in the field. I was not at the World Cup in South Africa, but there is a lot of talk about how strong that defeat made them. We have to prove it from the first minute. It is a unique opportunity to play in our country. We have to contribute our granite and if we do, we will achieve it ”.
What is missing from Spain
“In terms of attitude, effort and desire, we have given everything. In the first game that bit of luck was lacking and against Poland if we didn’t concede that goal we had the match quite controlled. You have to be effective in the areas and in these two games we have been lacking. It is true that against the Polish team in the last minutes we did not generate the best football ”.
Group top
“We can’t look at that. We have to win the game and if we do we pass either first or second. When you enter these phases, it is not worth thinking about possibilities, but rather focusing on what we are doing, which is winning the game ”.
Support for
“We need to give the fans that boost. The fan always goes with a lot of desire. On Wednesday we have another chance. It has to be carried out. We have to give that strength to the fans. We all seek the same goal, which is to have a good Euro Cup ”.
Similar to Chelsea
“He taught us not to give up. Many people give you up for dead. In January with Chelsea they gave us out of the Champions League and that we were not going to finish in the top four in the Premier, but that teaches you that you cannot give up. We have to improve and go for the next, since this is very long. We all have to row in the same direction ”.
Alternate for Llorente
“I come with the objective of training to the maximum. Then we have a coach who makes decisions and looks out for the best for the team. Marcos is a marvel and has had a spectacular season. He adapts, has versatility and, although he plays more of a midfielder, he adapts. It is my turn to encourage and help him ”.
Hotel images
“I have not asked the fans for anything. Regarding the video, it is true that it is a short shot and that not all the players say hello, but we have had many meetings with people both in Spain and in the center. We always appreciate the support. In these difficult moments is when you miss him the most, but I have no doubt that the union is there and we have to give the fans what they need. We have to feel together ”.
Message to the fans
“Messages are of little use if on Wednesday we don’t give everything we want. We have to prove it in the field. Of course, they like to go out to warm up and feel the support, but what is non-negotiable is the effort, the attitude and the struggle. Let’s hope that when the game is over we will all be more positive and have lived that moment of unity. No reproach to the fans ”.
Busquets
“He is a very important player. With his experience he is key on and off the field. It helps the whole team a lot. We know the domain he has in the center of the field. He has been missed. Sergio is a key player in this team and we are very happy that he is back ”.
