Luis Enrique and Álvaro Moratad appear on the eve of the game that this Thursday he will face Spain against Greece, first qualifying for the next World Cup in Qatar, in 2022.
In this break of international team meetings, La Roja will play three official matches: the first will take place in Los Cármenes de Granada, sixth in La Roja in this city, and the Asturian coach and the Madrid player will share their impressions before starting the road to the World Cup.
Sergio Ramos: “We are going to take into account the physical condition of each player, of the 24 players, not just Sergio Ramos. I see it impossible for any of them to play the 90 minutes of the three games. I will speak with Sergio, he is training very well and is out No problem. Depending on what he tells me and for the benefit of the team, I will decide. My idea is to take care of all the players. “
What is your job like outside of concentrations?: “Daily contact. We hold weekly meetings, one or two a week online. For the follow-up reports we wait a minimum of 4 or 5 games to see the evolution of the players. During those months there are players to whom we dedicate more time “.
World Ranking: “I have already given the players some tail these days. We must bear in mind that each World Cup there are teams of our level that have been left out. We must apply ourselves in our duties from the first game. I have not seen the National Team not take any game seriously since I've been here. “
Goal: “I am the coach of Spain and I am going to focus on looking for the best for the National Team in those three games. The rest I cannot and do not want to control. After these three games I am not interested in what may happen.
The goal?: “Plans change and I have no problem. I have done everything in my career. We will see, I am delighted with the goalkeepers I have had. I know what I will do in the future, but I will not make it public.”
Pedri and Iniesta: “They are two different players. I understand the comparison, but Pedri has to look like Pedri. I already knew a lot about Pedri before I met him and here what I see is a high-level player. But you have to let him continue to grow and continue being wrong and right “:
Big data: “No. We did not reach that level.”
Requirement after thrashing Germany: “The win is history. We have analyzed that game, but it does not contribute anything to what we are looking for in the present. I liked what I saw before the win, after the last game it seems that we have clarified the doubts of some. Think that by beating Germany 6-0 we are going to beat Greece by a landslide, you don't know anything about football. We are going to try not to make that mistake and we are going to try to beat the team on the pitch. “
Eurocopa goalkeeper: “I don't know who is going to play in the starting eleven. There may be misfortunes, there is a lot left. In goal I am very happy with the 4 or 5 goalkeepers who have been coming.”
Gerard Moreno: “He is much better, but he will not play tomorrow. We will not take risks. He is here because he has no injury, but we will be much more cautious than usual.”
Ibra: “It is better if the Swedish coach answers it. He is a reference player and still remains a virtuoso despite his age. We will surely have to deal with more difficulties and the time will come to confront him.”
System: “I have thought about what we are going to do and the 3-5-2 is a possibility. We are open to everything and I have no intention of giving information to the rival selectors. We have few dates to work, but it is no excuse, we want to give you one identity to the National Team. We want the players to recognize the spaces they have to occupy and that we play as a group. “
From Gea: “The three goalkeepers are fine. All three can play. I think it is not worth talking about the press with De Gea. I still think the same. The debate has to exist and in Spain we like all kinds of criticism. We have to accept them. I think the players in that role are very comfortable and he knows how to manage it. “
Haaland or Mbappé: “As is a totally hypothetical question: Either both or neither.”
Dani Olmo: “He is one of the players we use the most. He has a lot of quality. We use him on the wing, but he could also play inside. He is a player who contributes many things. I like his intelligence when defending and his quality at the time. to keep the ball and give the last pass and that he has a goal. We encourage him to continue growing. In his case, I think he contributes a lot to the National Team. “
Thiago: “It is clear that I have confidence in all those criticized. There will always be criticisms, we all accept them and live with them.”
Bryan gil: “I liked him a lot. From the first talk I have had with him I have seen him very mature and very calm. In terms of football I am not going to discover him. Mendilibar is one of the culprits that he has these minutes. He is key in our football style “.
Greece: “We are going to face national teams, in theory, of a lower level. That has many complications and we are going to try not to fall into that error. I think that tomorrow we will take the leading role in the game. They are a very hard-working bloc. We will have to be attentive to transitions and fouls. It will not be easy, especially at the start of the game. “
Alvaro Morata
Happy in juve: “We could be happier. It has been a very difficult year.”
Christian: “I see him well. It is true when you are used to playing the quarterfinals of the Champions League it is very difficult. You have to look at the goals that we have ahead of us. The season is not over yet.”
Mental health: “I think the value it has should be given. As there are physical injuries, the head is an important part, like other illnesses. Luckily I have never had depression, but I have had bad moments and the help of a psychologist it's always good. “
Marcos Llorente placeholder image: “I would have many things to say, but I think that in the end you can see from the outside everything that works and what lives his work and takes care of his body. Everything good that happens to him, he deserves it. We all knew the talent he had” .
Eurocup: “We are making a very competitive team. Every day we understand each other better. Some players have changed, but the bases are very good. If we have the ball, we can beat any team.”
Outside the 2018 World Cup: “For me and for everyone it is a dream to win something with Spain. You cannot overcome what our previous generations have done, but it is my dream and that of all of us who are here. We must look to the future and not think about it World Cup that happened. We talk a lot about the European Championship and these three games are important for the World Cup. We don't want to be left out. “
Sergio Ramos: “With his age and his career, if I have to recommend him, he has a problem. He is a person who is always aware of his colleagues. I can only have the best of him and that whatever he does is very happy.”
Cristiano, to Real Madrid: “I have no idea. I don't talk to him about football. We only do it when we have to talk about a match. In life anything can happen. I hope he stays there and I hope I am there to see him. He deserves to be happy. For me it is a pleasure to play with him and have him closely every day “:
Do you feel like the '9' of Spain?: “I feel like a player of the national team. Luis Enrique demands a lot of me and the position of forward of the national team means a lot. I am very happy to be here and I am looking forward to it”:
Return to Atleti: “Our opinion does not matter much. You have to be where you are loved and valued and where you play.”
Haaland or Mbappé: “For my team I would sign both of them. Each one is different. Haaland is a center forward and Mbappé has everything to dominate football. They are the future.”
Madrid in Champions: “Madrid is always there. They have the level and squad to be there. Atalanta was not an easy team at all.”
Relationship with Simeone: “I am very grateful to Cholo. For me it has been one of the best things of my career to have played under his command. It is something that football has. I cannot tell you what will happen in a few months. I was happy in Atleti and I am at Juve “.