“Madrid makes me envious”

Sergio Busquets spoke at a press conference prior to the Spain-Portugal.

Do you think that the public is with the chip of the Selection?

If there are a lot of people, fine. We’re calling on them to come because that way it will be easier to beat Portugal.

Luis Enrique declares love for Sergio Busquets like other coaches. He says that he wants to take care of you because you are the leader. What does he think?

From the words I am very grateful for everything you give me. As for dosing myself for the World Cup, it’s difficult. Coaches can tell. And with Luis and with Xavi in ​​the club and the National Team, I play whatever they tell me

Have you felt more sheltered and protected at Barça, do you see the end of your time in the National Team closer?

I have a contract for one more season with my club; From there I’ll see how it all ends and we’ll see. The Nations League is important.

How do you manage your body now that you are adding minutes and getting older?

With my children playing more at home. I try to play 100… keep a clear head. Age passes for everyone.

Do you control how many minutes you play? Do I understand better now that he can have replacements in the National Team or that Barça look for someone for him so that I don’t have to carry all the minutes?

I know more or less the minutes I play; what there is and what is published, more or less. But the important thing is the sensations. As for having a replacement, it is the club’s decision. In the National Team it is easier to find a substitute because one makes the lists and there is more to choose from. But it is good to have options and that each one gives the best version.

For you, has Madrid deserved to win the Champions League?

If he has won it, it is because he has deserved it, regardless of how the qualifying rounds have gone.

Tomorrow he surpasses Xavi in ​​National Team matches, reaching 134. Are you looking to Iker and Sergio Ramos to catch up with them?

No. I had a figure in mind that is one hundred games. That has allowed me to enjoy the journey. I have been lucky enough to share a dressing room with great players and this is a source of pride.

To what extent is it important to strengthen for Barça?

If we want to be the best team we need a very strong squad, strengthen ourselves and have personality.

Aren’t you envious of Madrid?

Healthy envy of being able to fight for all the titles. They are in a good moment, they won like that. You have to congratulate them and I don’t go beyond that. Hopefully we can live off of it.