“What is your opinion of this Spain team that you will face on Wednesday in the final of the League of Nations?
They are world champions in a completely deserved way. They played the most beautiful football. That they are world champions is only fair. They are a team that scores a lot, they have scored 26 goals in this Nations League. They also take in a lot. We will have to play on our weaknesses, even if Spain has more strong points than weak ones. It is above all a formidable collective, in recovery, projection, transition. We have been warned.
Some players said they were tired after the victory against Germany (2-1). Will they be physically ready on Wednesday?
They were tired because they gave everything. It’s good fatigue when you win. We had enough time to recover. That’s no problem, they’re ready. We have 23 players, match management will be very important. We keep repeating it, the replacements have a very important responsibility in these cases, this is often where the difference can be made.
“We play football to experience this adrenaline. When she’s there, you shouldn’t be afraid.”
What type of match are you expecting?
We are aware that we are facing the first team in the FIFA rankings, the reigning world champions. We have a huge challenge to take on, we prefer to be there than watching the match in front of our television. Let’s play our chances to the fullest, we have quality, a lot of quality. Let’s believe in ourselves. In football, it comes down to details of concentration and tactical rigor. We will have to be very rigorous in this regard, be very focused on all phases of the game. It’s a special event. It’s exceptional to experience this moment. We play football to experience this adrenaline. When she is there, there is no need to be afraid. You have to respect your opponent but have a crazy desire to beat him.
Do you agree with Aitana Bonmatí who believes that women’s football has not been promoted enough in Spain since the world title?
I’ve been in women’s football for a short time, my outlook is a little different. I find that things are progressing, perhaps not at the pace the players would like them to progress. But it’s progressing. Many resources are being implemented. Spain is world champion, the country is grateful and it will continue to grow. Tomorrow (Wednesday), there will be huge support, I am sure. Marketing, communication, attractive stadiums, all of this is part of the package that must make women’s football more attractive. »
2024-02-27 16:41:27
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