Jesus Vallejo, captain of the Olympic football team, spoke at a telematic press conference organized by the COE to analyze the hours before the Selection debut At the olympic games, this Thursday against Egypt in Sapporo (9:30 am, La1)
How is the group?: “Looking forward to the training hours to leave the hotel. This is already a round of playing, resting and recovering for the next game.”
Previous concentration: “The concentration in Benidorm was good for us, because some of us didn't know each other much. We were able to get here as smoothly as possible.”
How are you physically after missing the friendly ?: “I am perfect, I am perfectly fine. I have already been with the group for two training sessions. These are pre-season and preparation things, there is always some overloaded area and it is advisable to rest some day.”
Acclimatization to Sapporo and physical condition: “One of the best things we could do is come early, we have been in Japan for more than a week. The friendly was very good for us, also the training sessions. I see the team very well, with enthusiasm. There are many days of preparation and we want to compete “.
Tough restrictions: “I suppose it is like that for all athletes, the rest of the teams will be the same. We are eager for training and group routines. It is hard because we like activity and getting out of the routine. That has made us stronger, you pass more time with the roommate and it's one more experience ”.
Debut with Egypt and save the bone of Argentina for last: “From what we have seen in the videos they are a tough, physical team. They will surely play with a five back line, they work a lot. We saw what it costs against Japan, easy games not one here. Starting with victory allows you to start with three points and face everything differently. It will not be easy at all, if we are not right we will have problems “.
What does it mean personally to play some Games ?: “A tremendous illusion, it is a unique opportunity. In my case I am aware that if I did not come on this list I would never be in a Games. That is why the restrictions at the end are nothing, they matter little to us because what we want is to be here and win them. As athletes it's the best. We want to play two good games here and get to the Olympic Village, which must be a tremendous experience. “
How are those of the Eurocup ?: “I have seen them phenomenal, from the first day. They are phenomenal. From the first day they are training with us, very prepared and with a lot of desire. They are here because they have been selected and they have wanted to come, that is to be appreciated after having played one Eurocup “.
Difference with other international tournaments: “The tournament as such has not yet started but there is an atmosphere of athletes, that it is something unique and hopefully something historic. We must adapt because the circumstances are not ideal but that also makes it more special. I hope we are here until the final”.
What do they say to each other in the team ?: “We live it as something very special. Now we are not fortunate enough to be with other athletes, we will not be in the Villa until the third game. I hope we get this medal because we have been working a lot. It is difficult, many people have been left out. qualified and we will also do this for them. It will be hard, complicated, but all these difficulties will be worth it. What we are experiencing we will remember all our lives: so many days, the preparation, the staff … to create a link “.