Luis Enrique follows the match against Iceland with great attention. /
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The Spanish coach highlights the “lucidity” of his players against Iceland and insists on his renewal that “there is nothing to sign”
Satisfied for the job well done in this week of concentration, for the attitude and play of the team, for the five goals against Iceland and for the immense support that the fans showed both in Barcelona and La Coruña. This is how Luis Enrique Martínez ended after this first window of the year, with his sights already set on the League of Nations and the World Cup in Qatar.
“We have caught a bit of the enthusiasm that was seen in the stands and we have been at the height of the game, with many scoring chances, lucidity and players at a very high level”, analyzed the Asturian coach, whose name was chanted from the public that practically filled the Riazor stadium.
«What we have breathed for a long time in the national team is a tremendous illusion to improve. There isn’t a training session where I don’t see him. We are optimistic for when we face rivals who put us to the test”, reflected coach Gijón after the match.
Around with his renewal beyond the World Cup in Qatar, he insisted on the idea that he is happy in La Roja and “there is nothing to sign.” “I am so comfortable and I know that the Federation also agrees with me that when everything flows, it is not necessary to sign contracts,” he remarked.
Luis Enrique was honest on TVE when asked about the draw for the final phase of the World Cup that will take place next Friday. “It’s not that I’m very excited about traveling to Doha, so I’m going to cheat on you, but representing my country in a World Cup draw is something I haven’t experienced and that’s why I’m looking forward to it.”
Morata: “We have rehearsed many things this week”
For his part, the bigoleador Álvaro Morata was left with the support of the public and the fact of having been able to rehearse many things throughout this concentration for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
«I am very happy above all to see how people are with us. Both in Barcelona and here, in La Coruña, it has been incredible, and that makes us happy and keep dreaming of the future. We have many young players who invite optimism, “said the Juventus striker.
“We have had a good week to work and rehearse many things that when there is competition there is no time to try,” the Madrid striker insisted in his analysis. National team scorer? “It doesn’t matter who scores the goals as long as we play good games and win. I am very happy for everyone. We have finished this concentration very well ».
Sarabia: “We are very prepared for what is to come”
Pablo Sarabia was another of the winners of the festive night of Spain in Riazor. He came on for Dani Olmo with just over half an hour to go and responded with two goals. “We have enjoyed two games with very involved fans with Spain and there is nothing more beautiful than that,” said the Sporting Lisbon striker.
«I am very happy with the season that is coming out for me. I went to Sporting to look for minutes and sensations and I am in a very good moment of confidence », highlighted the former PSG player, indisputable for the Spanish coach thanks to his versatility, commitment and punch.
«I am very grateful to Luis Enrique since he bet on me for the European Championship and whenever I participate I try to take advantage of the minutes and restore that confidence. We have played these two friendlies very seriously and that is the best way to face them. The team has very clear ideas and is very prepared for what is to come », he concluded on Teledeporte.
