César Azpilicueta has not been able to make his debut in the Eurocup, but with his experience he tries to contribute the most to the Spanish team, which is going through a delicate moment after two draws against Sweden and Poland.
Spain is at stake to be or not to be in the next round against Slovakia, a situation “of heads or tails” according to Azpilicueta. “Of course we know that we have to improve things. Against Slovakia for us it is as if it were a knockout match ”.
“It is true that when the situation is more favorable it is easier. Now we are in a situation of heads or tails. There are young people who have never played in a final phase, but we have been like this before and they have won Euro Cups and World Cups. At all it will not do better. I want to play the game and move forward all together ”, highlighted the Navarrese defender.
Azpilicueta understands that Spain must be more forceful in the areas. “They have reached us a few times, but the rival also plays. There are players who make a difference. We try to dominate and that they generate few opportunities for us. We have to be forceful in both areas because football is decided with few details ”.
The right back sent a message of optimism. “We would have liked there to be another situation. Right now we are alive, but we depend on ourselves. We have to do self-criticism, but also highlight the things that we are doing well. We have the hunger and quality to carry this out, ”he said.
Azpilicueta did not want to ask the fans for anything, rather the opposite when stating that it is the national team that must light the flame to receive the support of the public.
“We must also push the fans to encourage us. Your support is incredible. We have to move this forward and we all have to do it. The union with the fans is there and we know that we are the first to give things to the fans ”, the Navarrese valued.
In his opinion, Spain has lacked a shred of fortune. “In terms of attitude, effort and desire, there is no doubt that the team has given everything. Yes it is true that we have lacked a bit of luck to resolve the game before. In areas it is very important to be effective. With Poland after conceding the goal it cost us more and we lacked some football to find the solution and add the three points ”.
Spain recovers Sergio Busquets for the vital match against Slovakia. “Busquets is a very important player. With his experience he is an incredible captain. It helps the whole team a lot. We all know the dominance he has in the center of the field. He has been missed. He is a key player and we are happy that he is back, ”said the Chelsea player.
Finally, Azpilicueta was in favor of showing things on the pitch. “Giving messages here is of little use. You have to give everything on the field. What is non-negotiable is effort and attitude. I hope that when the game on Wednesday ends we will all be happy ”.