Luis Enrique appeared before journalists at the La Cartuja Olympic stadium to analyze the match that will measure Spain and Sweden . The national team wants to leave behind the complicated week that they have passed after Sergio Busquets’ positive for coronavirus, debuting with victory in the Eurocup. The selector assured that this Selection does not lack leaders and one of them is him.
Before starting the press conference, he wanted to send a message of encouragement to Eriksen: “I would like on behalf of myself and the national team to send Eriksen a big hug after the shocking images we had to see yesterday. We hope to see you soon again on the field. “
Feelings
“The first game is always important because it is a bit of taking the pulse of the competition. It is not an easy game because of the rival and the circumstances. There are many circumstances that can be decisive and we will try to control those that are in our power ”.
Equipment renewal
“The only reality is that the years go by for everyone and the players are eternal. When I arrived in Spain, my mind was not doing a restructuring. I was looking for an idea and that is what I am doing. With some young people you do try to make that investment, but there are young people and veterans ”.
Differences as a coach
“As a player I didn’t pay much attention to what the coaches did and I don’t think they do it either. He is more intense as a coach, but I have experience in big competitions and I live it with great enthusiasm. Today is a very beautiful day. We recover the sensations of training all together and it is a very cool day ”.
Lack of leadership
“He does not lack leadership because there are 23 players who are going to have to lead. And of course I am one of the leaders. Coaches are good and bad. If a coach is not a leader, a bad sign ”.
Match plan
“The game plan will always be the same. The heat is a determining factor, although I expected more, so at 9:00 p.m. I hope to maintain a good rhythm of competition. We have been adapting in Madrid ”.
National team goalkeeper
“One of the three will come out.”
To compete again
“I would love it and I am convinced of it. If those circumstances were not given, I would be the first to admit that I have not been at the level. The first objective is to qualify ”.
Schedule against Slovakia
“It is not very hot and I have told Swedish television. You cannot change the schedule on the last day ”.
Offensive weapons of Sweden
“We do not know very well who is going to play at the top, but it is characterized by being a team that plays quite directly. They have quality players. I think Isak is going to play, but I don’t know with which partner ”.
Cycling during the tournament
“I don’t have a lot of time to do it. I haven’t been able to go out, but I’m sure I will next month ”.
Changes after what has happened
“I’m not going to do the Swedish coach any favors. My plan hasn’t changed. I was going to come to the Eurocup with a clear idea and those who made it their own were going to come. We adapt to the circumstances ”.
What have you learned in these two weeks
“It has been a difficult week. Humans have the ability to adapt. We are looking forward to the future with hope ”.
