MADRID, 13 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Atlético de Madrid midfielder Rodrigo ‘Roro’ Riquelme has assured that if he gets “the prize” of making his debut with the Spanish soccer team in the matches against Cyprus and Georgia, last in the qualifying phase for Euro 2024, he will to try to “enjoy and savor it”, and recognizes that it would be “a dream”.
“Tremendously happy to be here, to fulfill a dream. Now I have to give my best so that many more come,” said Riquelme this Monday upon his arrival at the ‘La Roja’ concentration in the Las Rozas Football City. (Madrid).
Another who could also make his debut with the national team is Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro. “The important thing is the team, the group, and each one of us contributing our grain of sand so that the team wins, plays well and everything is in harmony,” he indicated.
“The important thing is to arrive and contribute so that whoever plays is at their best. If that award falls to me, to enjoy it and savor it,” continued the Navarrese goalkeeper.
For his part, Valencia player José Luis Gayà believes that the city of Valladolid will support the national team in the match against Georgia. “The fans are fundamental for us, and it is demonstrated. Regardless of the field in which we play, the fans are dedicated to us. It is very important for us, and in Valladolid it will also be important,” he noted.
In addition to Remiro and Riquelme, Bayer Leverkusen defender Alejandro Grimaldo and Girona midfielder Aleix García also make their debut on a senior list, both vital in their teams’ schemes to remain at the top of the Bundesliga and LaLiga. EA Sports, respectively.
Luis de la Fuente’s men will face the last two games of the qualifying phase for the 2024 Euro Cup against Cyprus and Georgia, in which they will seek two wins that will allow them to be seeded in the continental tournament in the summer of 2024, for the that are already classified.
The concentration started this Monday in the Las Rozas Football City (Madrid), where this afternoon, starting at 7:00 p.m., the players will carry out a first training session open to the public that will also serve as a gift collection for the children. and girls from families in vulnerable situations enjoy gifts during the upcoming Christmas holidays.
The 25 players chosen for this concentration, along with the coaching staff and staff, will travel to Limassol on Tuesday, where on Thursday they will play the match against Cyprus starting at 6:00 p.m. Spanish peninsular time. Already on Sunday, Spain will host Georgia at the José Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid starting at 8:45 p.m.