Jorge Cuenca, defender of the Spanish Under-21 team and the Almeria, whose coach exploded last weekend for a penalty called against at the request of the video referee, analyzed what it is like to play a tournament without him VAR, As the European, and assured that “he likes it” and that “it doesn't hurt” to go back “to old football”
“It is going back to the football that we have been playing since we were little. I like it. It is true that in certain situations that could be controversial, they could favor or harm you. Little by little we are getting used to the VAR, but a bit of old football doesn't hurt either, ”he said when asked by EFE.
A Jorge Cuenca that he is very comfortable playing the European Under-21: “The change of scenery and city has suited me very well. I am very happy right now. It is a different football, but, as I already told you, I am very happy ”.
A tournament that is aware that it is helping more people get to know it: “Yes, in the end it is clear that a championship like this is a showcase for all players. This type of championship is seen by all types of clubs, the biggest, and it is clear that we can do a good job, “he said.
In addition, the central defender weighed the seven consecutive clean sheets of the Spanish Under-21 team: “It is vital, the clean sheet streak is a very important point. It not only has to do with the defenders, we start defending from above. We are a very committed team in all aspects and this is reflected in the clean sheets, which are very important for us ”.