Sergio Busquets addressed the media before the match that measures Spain against Slovakia on the third day of the group stage of the Eurocup . The captain returns after overcoming the coronavirus and assures that he has had “the hope of being in the best conditions” for when he was recovered. He also charged Van der Vaart for his statements against Spain .
Role as captain
«This is an important moment for everyone. We depend on ourselves and we have the confidence that we have done things well. We lacked that bit of luck to get ahead and make the rivals open up more. We tried to cheer on the team and the players who had played.
Days at home
‘He had to be isolated and do it alone. It was boring, but I knew what I had to do to get there in the best way. I have tried and always hoped to be in the best condition after the virus had passed.
Trust in Luis Enrique
«We are delighted with him and his staff. He is prepared for all situations and has proven it in his career. If we argue with Luis, it seems to me that we are wrong. We don’t think of any option other than winning tomorrow »
People not plugged in
«After the first two results it is normal. People want to win and we have not achieved the results. We need a good game with goals so that we gain more confidence and motivation so that people get more hooked if possible ».
Van der Vaart
“It doesn’t surprise me because it won’t be the first or the last. It seems strange to me that a player who has played for clubs and national teams can think that way. It depends on what lack of respect, there are things that cannot be passed. Once you cross a few limits it is not good. It has not made us feel bad. We are open to all kinds of comments that you may like more or less, but that are with education. More than the form is the way. Hopefully one day we will meet the Netherlands and it still motivates us.
Tension against Chile in the World Cup
“There we were further away and isolated in a different setting. The situation is similar and I hope it ends in the same way.
Bring experience
«At that time I was on the youth side. They are all important and have been through similar times. Confidence has to be imposed. You have to make them see that you have to be positive and that we have been in similar situations and we have taken them out with character.
Do something great?
«Always as a player I have trusted my team and even winning. At this point in the tournament it is very difficult to think that we are going to reach the final and win, but as we go through and get closer, we are sure. We have a very good base and it is very difficult to win.
What will it bring?
«I will try to contribute what the team needs. We have generally done things well. I can contribute everything that I am ».
Lack of leadership
“We are young, but there are also important players with their teams. You cannot compare this selection with others because we are younger. There are people from City who have won titles and played in the Champions League final against Azpilicueta’s Chelsea. Also people from Villarreal who have won the Europa League …
Find balance
“You have to be well positioned to make pressure after loss. Sweden and Poland weren’t bad teams, they had their qualities. We have played very good games, it is true that against Sweden they have two clear options, but they have come up in fits and starts. And against Poland the same. You have to reduce them and be in the best possible way defensively.
barça style
“Even though they play differently in their clubs, they can give the profile perfectly here because the coach believes that they will fit in with this team. In the previous selections the style was similar ».
Hard to be outside
“Yes it was. Apart from the fact that you are more nervous, you have the feeling of helplessness of having chances until the last minute. You have a worse time.
Memories against Slovakia
«I remembered it with Koke, I think we lost 2-1. It was a difficult match. It will have nothing to do with tomorrow. Best player? I don’t know them, Hamsik is the best known player with Skriniar, but he has good players on the offensive side. Their tips are not reference points and tactically they are quite close together and they know what they are doing.
Different sensations
“Without underestimating what we did previously, we are more confident and more prepared. The feelings are different because in the two games we have deserved more. It is the optimistic part with which we have to stay. The line is good and with that you have to stay ».
