Luis Enrique: “From Gea? We should say 'what a great goal we have', but it won't be said …”

Luis Enrique appeared after the meeting to analyze the debut of the National Team in the League of Nations, in the match against Germany, at the Mercedes Benz Arena. The 'Roja' tied thanks to a goal in the last minute from Gayà and the coach was satisfied with the team's play. He also spoke of De Gea, who played a great game, and the players who debuted today.

-Suffering: If I tell you the truth, I have not suffered suffering. I would have been annoyed if the players did not get the point they deserved. We have done many things well, we have seen things that I did not expect on a physical level at this point. The goal at the last minute makes me happy, it means that the reward for work sometimes comes.

-First part better: We have had clearer occasions in the first one that we did not know how to materialize, something that is normal. In the second half they have locked themselves behind, it is difficult to play against a locked opponent, but we have been good. Ferran, Ansu, Mikel, Pau… They have been spectacular. They have level. I like the image, we did not come to speculate, we came to win. We get a fair draw.

-Debutants: They will play many more minutes. From what I have seen and what I have already seen. It's nice to see people eager to make their way and career in the National Team.

-From Gea: It takes many parties like this in the Premier. We monitor him extensively and he has done them this year. The problem that we have hanging a sanbenito, every time they make a mistake they appear on all the news. They are used to that. We should be saying ‘what a great goal we have’, but it will not be said. I'll tell you.

-Something you did not like: I wish we hadn't lost so many balls. It was because of the rhythm of the meeting. There has been a long period of the match that has been a back and forth. In terms of effort and intention, a 10 to my players.

The coach later addressed the rest of the media in the press room, where he again praised De Gea and the rest of the players.

Good response from the team: “Yes, I expected this positive response. I was surprised by the high pace. It seemed like another height of season. I'm very happy, even if we hadn't scored the goal, I would have been, because I liked what I saw about the idea of ​​playing the same game, going after the rival, defending in the same way … I would have been annoyed to lose for them, for the players, they at least deserved the draw. Too bad we didn't draw ten minutes earlier because we could have even won ”.

Things to improve: “Of course there are many things, even when we won 5-0. First, on a physical level, the season has not started and we already have this game… By improving that, everything improves. On a tactical level I am very happy. I could see a lot of things in the pressure, we went for the game, no matter the rival and the field. The National Team is going to make its game and be superior. We had more chances than they did. They took advantage of a good action from Werner and we had to risk more. I think the result is just right and I'm happy for the players ”.

Busquets, his level and Thiago's change of position: “I liked it. It is very important, it transmits many things to us at a tactical and technical level. Thiago plays as a pivot for Bayern, also indoors. I thought of Mikel Merino, who has a very good header, hit, finish… I thought it was a shame not to have five substitutions because it was important to give players rest ”.

Beginners: “Ansu Fati, Óscar, Ferran, Merino. Ferran has been at a very high level, overflowing on both bands. He is one of the best centers in the League, more than centers they are passes. Ansu we already know what it is, special and different, we have to take care of it. He is a very mature boy and he has shown that he can be very important and I am sure that he will be. Merino has been the best midfielder or one of the best for me. Oscar I also love it. What I saw in Leganés I loved and what I saw this week too. To this we add Pau who has played a game of ten. I don't want to leave anyone. And David De Gea … Since when he makes a mistake we look at his tickles when he does a game like this, we have to make the wave. And he has done them in the Premier that I have seen him this year. It would be good for De Gea to be the front page of some important newspaper or to open up saying that what a great goal we have ”.

From Gea holder: “When I arrive I always have an established idea that is never fulfilled. I trust the sensations, what I see, what they convey to me when I speak, the little details … Everything. I could have played even Unai, I have seen him at a high level. I demand a lot from you. He could have played any of the three. “

Illusive match: “What we have to do is improve important aspects. I was amazed at the rhythm from the first part, I really liked it. I also liked Germany, they are a powerful team, with a great midfield. It is difficult to pressure them. We were at a very high level. Too bad some action like Rodrigo's, but I really liked the first part. We started to make football more effective. If we had scored ten minutes before finishing I am convinced that we would have turned it around ”.

Claim with De Gea: “There are no disrespects, or at least I don't interpret them that way. They are in another league, they have broad shoulders … The problem is that their failures have repercussions. But a professional knows that he has to accept it, unfortunately they are used to it because they have made mistakes like all goalkeepers ”.

Lock Germany at home, respect Spain: “I do not care to. What really turns me on is seeing my team going for the game without speculating, playing in Germany, Gijón or wherever. That motivates me. And the attitude of not giving up and seeing that the ideas that we have transmitted to them have been carried out. Of course with some mismatch but with a wonderful courage and intention ”.