Luis Enrique has commented on his impressions after meeting the rival (Italy, on October 6, 2021, in Turin) who will have Spain in the semi-final of the Nations League, a 'Final Four' that will not be played until October 2021, three months after the end of the Eurocup scheduled for next summer.
Italy: “I do not know Italy in depth because we have not yet competed against them, but it is a team that has improved a lot and bear in mind that it could be a rival in the next European Championship, not only in this Final Four.”
Isco: “It is not my rule to talk about players in particular, Isco's performance is there like everyone else's.”
From Gea: “I have not spoken with De Gea. What worries and interests me is the performance and behavior of the players in each concentration.”
Spain: “The Nations League is far away, but we are very excited and eager. It would be wonderful to lift a title. I am in favor of the NL because it eliminates friendlies and it is a great success.”
Germany: “In general, the game against Germany is very complete. When you manage to minimize it to unsuspected levels, then you find a game that has everything to continue growing. In the attack phase we did well, but there is still a long way to go. More possession of the ball and we had a lot of chances to score, and also the strategy. Well, a very complete game that reinforced more and was the perfect finishing touch. But we shouldn't exaggerate either. Germany is still a powerhouse and cannot be judged by a game. “
Gabriel Paulista: “Gabriel Paulista is good news as a coach, because the more level players he has to choose the better. The more there are to choose from, the better.”
Ranking: “The best team is number 1 in the FIFA rankings, Belgium and France, and I think they are above Italy.”
Barcelona: “I am not going to answer whether Spain plays in Barcelona or not. I would be delighted, but I am not going to get into controversy.”
Tassotti: “I do not have a special motivation to play against Italy. I have already spoken several times with Tassotti, which is past history. It was a part of my history, and the troubles are also tanning you.”
Supports: “People offer me joy and when I go down the street the fans cheer me on, but I know that I am subject to the law of results.”
Champions: “It does not depend on me that the Spanish teams continue in the Champions League, but it would be good for the morale of the players.”
Identity: “The National Team has a very clear idea, and has gone for every game from minute one to ninety. We have an identity, but there is still much to improve. But we can be proud after this qualifying round.”
Maradona: “Maradona has been the reference of my generation. He was unique and capable of winning a World Cup practically alone, although with a group that helped him. Maradona marked an era. I had the fortune to play against him when he was at Sevilla, and the memory I keep of him is very good. He is a myth, he already was as a person. “