Luis Enrique: “I'm happy with Eric García, I see him well”

– You have already seen the game against Sweden on video, do you keep your first impression? (The official statistics of the match show that Spain won the individual duels (56%) against Sweden (44%), despite the fact that it was one of the coach's regrets in his intervention after the match, n.d.r.)

There are positive things, but there are also things to correct. I was not correct in the duels, because less was lost than I thought. There are positioning errors, and also in transitions. After calmly watching and analyzing the game, I am happier and with a better idea of ​​what some of the players did and with high spirits to prepare for the Georgia game.

– What do you expect against Georgia?

Soccer is a game of mistakes, individual and collective. There is no single cause why we have lost the game. It is the sum of everything. In recent years equality is reigning and it is very difficult to win every game. Against Georgia we will suffer again, we have the advantage that we play at home but I remember that in the first round match we won in the last minute.

– Are you afraid that people will disengage from the National Team?

It is true that we all work better when we have the support of the environment, that is why I hope that the people in Badajoz will help us, and that they will help us not only when we win, but also lose. But let's focus on the positive. The fans are vital for us and the players know it. We look forward to your support at home.

– What is your opinion of the criticism of Eric García after the game against Sweden?

I do not agree with the criticisms with Eric García. The season has started very well and is in perfect condition and I see it well. It is true that Eric suffered in the transitions, but it also happened to Laporte. I am happy with Eric.

– What do you think of your balance: 28 games in which there are 14 wins and another 14 that have been drawn or lost?

The balance can be improved, but almost all the questions you ask me have a negative component. Out of 28 games we have won 14 and we have drawn or lost another 14, so it is a balance that can be improved. I don't have a representative, I have a great friend and an advisor. I don't give you what you would like me to give you and I'm not an asshole, I know what I can expect from you. In a year I have not had a call from you and it is better to continue like this, I like it better that way and we are all better and calmer.

-What happened in Stockholm with that incident with a spectator?

I find it funny that professionals like me or the players, who suffer verbal violence, that you are more concerned about the answer. It was an insult, I will ignore, I am used to them, in different places. The curious thing is that the response of the person who suffers violence is of interest and not the fact itself. I received an insult, I do not want to give details, I am not interested.