The front Before Budimi
r, who militates in the Osasuna, reaffirmed the relevance that the Croatian national team gives to the midfielder Sergio Busquets, whom he considers as “a key player” of Spain, his rival on Monday in the second round of the European Championship.
Budimir has not had a leading role so far in the European Championship. He has not made his debut in the competition. The attacker who considers that the fact of playing in Spanish football expands his possibilities awaits his moment.
“Busquets play a special football. It is still at a higher level. He was part of the triplet with Xavi and Iniesta. It has a special relevance for the team. With experience. He is very intelligent. He knows how to take the ball away from you and be in the right place. It is very good in a small space. He is a key player although now other great players have emerged such as Pedri, Dani Olmo or Ferran torres“, summarizes Budimir.
The forward has experience in scoring goals to Unai Simon, goalkeeper holder of Spain. “I have scored him two goals in three games. Last year with him Majorca penalty and this season with him Osasuna, headed in a match that ended with a two-goal tie, “he recalled.
Budimir enhances the level of Spain but he claims that of his selection, especially that of the center of the field. “Nobody would change our midfield, with Modric, Brozovic Y Kovacic. We do not envy the Spanish. There is the key to the game. Let's be aware of who we are and what we want. The Croatian midfielders can be imposed on the Spanish, “he warned.
Budimir He is not the only Croatian player with experience in Spanish soccer. Sime Vrsaljko is defense of Atletico Madrid. “Sime Vrsaljko played with Morata and knows him. Morata is tall, strong and fast and protects the ball well and Gerard
Brown it is everywhere. Through the center, by a band. They are of high quality and dangerous. “
In order to Budimir, Monday's match of the round of 16 in Copenhagen has no favorite. “Spain and we had a beginning of Eurocup similar. We had difficulties but then we showed that we are good teams. There is no doubt about that. It took time to fix things. It's going to be a good and very interesting game. “
The Osasuna striker rejects that Croatia is inferior to Spain. “I do not know who is the favorite. It is uncomfortable to play against Spain but I think we are even. I do not know why we have to feel inferior and accept that we have no chance. It is okay to respect our opponents but we also have to know who we are. At least we are as good as Spain“.
“Spanish football is close to me. I understand the players and their movements. When I look at Spain, their actions are familiar to me. Luis Enrique was Barcelona's coach and imposes some things on the national team. I'm glad we're going to play against one one of the best, “he insisted Budimir.
The attacker, who has not even been on the bench and was relegated to the stands in previous Euro Cup matches, awaits his chance. “I work to be prepared for when the opportunity arises. Monday is a new game and maybe I will have my chance. The fact of playing in Spain and scoring goals there gives me confidence and can be a possibility,” he stressed Budimir.