Sergio Busquets has been the player who has accompanied Luis Enrique in the press conference prior to tomorrow's game against Ukraine, which belongs to matchday 4 of the Nations League. Meeting that will be attended by the public in the stands.
Comfortable with high blood pressure ?: “Football has evolved, but in the end it is the style of each team that determines how you want to play. On Saturday we saw that the rival was pressing higher and the spaces were higher. You have to take more precautions not to lose balls. I feel comfortable in every game situation. “
Future in the National Team: “I focus on going season by season. It is clear that I am not 20 years old anymore and I cannot look much into the future. I feel good.”
Withdrawal of the National Team as Casillas or as Piqué: “It is very difficult. It depends on each player's situation. All decisions are respectable. I can't tell you. I live from year to year. A new season has begun, although peculiar. I hope I can last a long time in the National Team.”
Calendar: “The situation has caught us all by surprise and I understand the part of UEFA, FIFA, Liga … We have had few holidays and a shorter preseason than normal. It would be good to reach an agreement, but I see it complicated. There is You have to adapt. There is the rule of 5 changes, which is has positive and negative things. “
Critics: “Soccer is like that and practically all the players have been criticized. I am proud to continue here and continue adding games. In the end, the day-to-day is valued. Criticism that is constructive, welcome. Those that are not, I am not they will serve, they are part of the world of football. “
Holder against Ukraine: “It would be very demanding as it will be the third game in a few days. But we are preparing for that. Little by little we are getting to the optimum physical level. I am available for whatever they need.”
Substitute: “Mikel Merino is a great player with a similar profile. He can play pivot or inside. There is also Rodri, who I love. Great players have passed through the National Team and great players are going to come.”
Barcelona situation: “One thing is what happens off the pitch, which is true that it is not the best time the club is experiencing. If I stopped to give my opinion carefully, it could be 5 or 6 hours. On the pitch it was not our best year. Soccer is a team sport and if you are not well collectively, you will not be individually “.
Better in the National Team or in Barça ?: “I don't like to compare. They are different moments. I'm very happy to come here. Because of the confidence of the coach, the atmosphere among teammates, because of how I feel … we have room for improvement for everything that comes. Now I focus here because I'm here”.
Message to Nadal: “I join Luis Enrique's message. He is an example both when he wins and when he loses. Hopefully he will add many more.”