The national coach attended the Teledeporte cameras to analyze the important victory against Italy. The Asturian was delighted with the work of his players.
Analysis: “It was a very good game. The two rivals, proposing samples of better weapons and playing with you. We have pressured them very well, but they have also put us in difficulties. With training and a half, it is difficult for players to identify the game ideas we want, but they have done very well and we are very happy ”.
The key: “The best thing is to try to play our game: be brave, have the ball, press up … And I am privileged because I have a list of 40 players who perform and deserve these games.”
Gavi: “We are talking about an unusual case. He is playing like in the backyard of his house. It's nice to see a player with this quality. It is the future of the National Team and it is also the present ”.
Missing 9: “Yes we have 9. We reached the goal in an associative way. Ferrán, Oyazabal, Sarabia… Marcos Alonso, who had not come with us for a long time ”.
Pau's error: “It is not an error by Pau, it is a chain error of several players and the rival also plays. I think we have deserved a third and a few more goals. It is difficult for us to close the games, but suffering is more enjoyable ”.
Rival in the final: “Neither Lukaku nor Mbappé, France or Belgium. They are both very good. We were among the best four and we are already among the best two. We are going to try to put them in difficulties and win a title ”.
At press conference
Do these victories mark a generation?
We are not that forceful at all. It is a beautiful victory because it leads us to a final. All streaks have a beginning and an end, and we had to break Italy's. It was a great game against a great rival. The important thing is to reach the final. In the Eurocopa it could not be, but it has been possible in the League of Nations. We have had a good game. It has been played from you to you. Italy has put us in a lot of difficulties, but we played a great game, with a lot of attitude. We have been true to our style and the players have been fantastic.
What a great game for Gavi!
Gavi has been huge, but it is not normal. It is something exceptional. It is a profile that is capable of playing between the lines, that plays a lot and well, with a lot of personality. Not only is it the future of the National Team, but we already see that it is also the present. But in addition to Gavi, others like Sarabia, Ferran … the center-backs, Busquets, Koke … in short, all those who have come out have been at a great level. Gavi has not surprised me. He has personality, courage, quality, football … he is also a physical marvel. He had the task of marking his idol, Verrati, and he has fulfilled more than enough. It is the present of Spain, but it is necessary to give normality and naturalness to these young people. The path is set by the Koke, Busquets, Azpilicueta, in short, the veterans.
I will not read anything tomorrow, what I will do is analyze the game. With a training and a half you can not do more. I am very lucky to be the coach of a country where there are fifty good players to choose from. The key has been to go for the game from the beginning. The goals come from good pressure, and we have been able to score more goals. But in the end in an action of their merit they have cut and have had an option to tie.
Is it the match you end up most satisfied with?
It was not our strongest match, but it was a great match. Now you have to focus on the final and try to do even better.
What does Ferran have?
Ferran has a blow, but we will not take risks with him or with anyone. We'll see how he is tomorrow. I have many nines, not just Ferran Torres. Spain reaches the goal in many ways, but Ferran has a lot of capacity. We tread the area frequently and jointly.
What has been the best of Spain?
The attitude of the team, of the players. These victories have a triple message: I am happy for my family, for the players and for the 1,800 Spaniards who were in the stands, happy, with our flag.
Why does the National Team play better than Real Madrid or Barça?
I don't have an answer, I don't want to get into any puddle. But it is a good question.
Mancini: “Bonucci had to be more careful”
Roberto Mancini did not hide his disappointment after the defeat against Spain, which broke a legendary streak of 37 games without losing, something never seen in the history of national team football. The Italian coach analyzed the game with resignation, but tried to see the glass half full: “We know what football is like, sometimes one detail determines the whole game. The first half could end 1-1: it's a shame to lose, but that defeat it gives us moral strength. “
Defects: “We had to stay with 11. Spain plays very well, but we made a mistake that, at these levels, pays off.”
Bonucci: “I did not see his fault, but Leo had to be more attentive in the first warning: he should not protest.”
Second part: “I am satisfied: we were very good, playing with one less, not conceding more goals and scoring one.”
Donnarumma: “The whistles? I've been so sorry.”