César Azpilicueta, European champion with Chelsea, he was the player who attended the media in the preview of the duel between Spain and Portugal that will be played tomorrow at the Wanda Metropolitano. The Chelsea player is one of the great novelties of Luis Enrique on the list for the European Championship.
Role in selection
“I am very excited and want to go back. I have been fortunate to attend many calls. To Euro Cups, to World Cups … being back is special. In the last four months I have played as a right center back and also as a winger. Before I played right back, left … I try to adapt in the best possible way.
Hopes to return
“Yes it is true that I have always had the illusion to return to the national team. I was always aware of the calls but it was not given and therefore I could only work with my club and nothing else “
Outstanding account
“I have a thorn in the side of not showing my level with the national team. I have been to the European Cups, the World Cups, the Olympic Games … I have the illusion of having a good tournament. I have a new opportunity ”.
Injury absences
“The truth is that unfortunately people who cannot be here due to injuries is a shame. We have in hand that they feel proud of us and that when they see us they identify with us “
Sergio Ramos
“Unfortunately he cannot be with us. Their numbers and their title speak for themselves. We have to take responsibility and so do the young people. Leadership is achieved with experience but young people can also contribute that. It may be the key. Support the maximum and bring your shoulder. We have to have a competitive spirit. They can only play eleven and we must all be united ”.
Kanté
“He is a very special person. There's no one like him. He is very humble. He covers a lot of ground, he has a lot of energy and it is always very nice to share a dressing room with him ”.
Eurocup
“Since 2012 no title has been won and it is in our power to change that. Playing in Spain is very important for us and we are going to go game by game ”.