Azpilicueta: "We have to supply Sergio Ramos' leadership among the 24"

César Azpilicueta is called to be one of the leaders of the National Team. After winning the Champions League, he shows himself at the disposal of Luis Enrique to play “where he can help the team” and admits that he has the “thorn in the head” of not having been able to show his best level with the Red shirt. media in the Wanda Metropolitano press room, where this Friday Spain plays its first friendly match in preparation for the Eurocup. Center or side «I am very excited to be back in the National Team. I have been lucky enough to go to Euro and World Cups and when you are back it is something very special. It is true that in recent months we have played with a defense of three and I have played as a center back or lane, but during my career I have also played as a winger on both sides. I will play where the coach thinks I can help the team. I am fully available for whatever is required “. Surprise?” It is true that I have always had the illusion of returning to the National Team. He was always aware of the summons, but it was something he could not control. There are many of us, it is the Spanish team and it is difficult ».Thorn nailed« I have attended two Euro Cups, a World Cup, a Confederations… And yes, I do. I have not been able to demonstrate my level in the National Team. The competitions in which I have been have not ended in the way we wanted and now is a new opportunity »More recognized« It is true that I have had that joy of returning to the National Team. I know how football is. If I play a bad game tomorrow, they will criticize me. Now I have a challenge ahead of me and I want to show that I am here to help and give for the best for the National Team ». Feelings« I have noticed the group with great enthusiasm. It is a fantastic group.Young people with veterans wanting to make up for the last few times that we have not been up to the task. Hopefully we can do something very nice ». Sergio Ramos« Unfortunately, there are players who cannot be here. During qualifying, each one contributes their grain of sand and what we have in hand is that everyone feels proud of us as it has also touched me when I have been at home cheering for the team ». Kanté« He is a very special person . I have not seen a player like him in my entire career. He covers a lot of ground, he reaches the area… when we all run out of battery, he always has an extra. ”Ramos’s leadership gap“ We have to fill the leadership of Sergio Ramos among the 24 who are here. Leadership is being obtained, but I see many young people with leadership. Between all of them you have to lean your shoulder. It’s a fantastic group, all united by the same goal.Cinderella of the Champions «Many times people give their opinion without seeing a single game. We weren’t going to compete because we were going ninth. We had tough rivals and we won. In the case of Spain, it is in our power to change what has happened in recent tournaments. We are going to go game by game, playing at our house is special ».