Spain started its way to the European Championship in the Ciudad del Fútbol of Las Rozas. He does it with many unknowns, more than desired, and with the certainty that Luis Enrique has a great challenge ahead of him: making a block that is capable of finding the lost competitive gene without the most winning player of those selectable, which is not other than Sergio Ramos. Spain concentrated on Monday morning, although it was not until the afternoon when they jumped onto the grass. Four minutes passed from 7:00 p.m. when the national team, led by Luis Enrique, stepped on the green of the main Las Rozas field to start the first training session of a concentration that they hope will end on July 12 at Wembley. The 13 outfield players started the session with a warm-up, while the goalkeepers worked alone. On the other hand, Adama Traoré did not exercise at the same pace as his teammates as he continues to recover from the minor injury he suffered with his team. The powerful footballer will not be available for the friendly against Portugal, and the name on everyone’s lips during the first steps of the national team in the concentration is that of Sergio Ramos. The captain was the great absence of a very renewed list, where only Sergio Busquets remains as a representative of the team that achieved the World Cup in South Africa. In fact, the Barcelona player will have to assume the role of leader for the first time. He is the oldest footballer and Luis Enrique will need him to step forward after fulfilling perfectly as a silent veteran. The shadow of the Sevillian is long and many things will change with his absence. The center-back was as important on as he was off the pitch.Spain has started its concentration for the Eurocup with 16 of the 24 players mentioned by Luis Enrique. Gerard Moreno, Pau Torres and De Gea, who played the final of the Europa League that measured Villarreal and Manchester United in Poland, arrive on Tuesday, while on Wednesday those from the Champions League final will join: Eric García, Ferran Torres , Laporte, Rodri and Azpilicueta. Spain will make the Ciudad del Fútbol of Las Rozas their home during their career in the competition. Those of Luis Enrique will live in a complex designed for them where they have all kinds of comforts. Before the tournament begins they will have two friendly matches against Portugal (June 4 at the Metropolitano) and against Lithuania (June 8 at Butarque). They will be the only commitments of the national team before the start of the Eurocup. Spain will debut against Sweden on June 14 at La Cartuja. The team will travel to Seville the day before, where they will hold press conferences and training, and will return to Madrid after the match. They will follow the same procedure against Poland and Slovakia, although the coach’s idea is to carry out training prior to the game and the press appearance in Las Rozas.
