Luis Enrique manage the minutes and the accolades. At a press conference prior to the match against Czech Republic. This time he was in charge of lowering the ‘soufflé’ of Gavi. After the explosion in the field and in the media of the young 17-year-old midfielder, the coach wanted to touch the ground. “A Gavi He has a lot to improve on and off the pitch. That is the only reality” and he avoided comparisons with the Luis Enrique footballer, due to the temperament and character that the Barcelona player displays. Later, he specified his statement about Los Palacios. “It is a phrase that each one interprets as they wish. It will come in handy for insiders and outsiders,” he stressed.
The Asturian coach prepared the last clash of this concentration against the Czech Republic on the Nations League. And more changes are anticipated. “I love everything I’ve seen, what I’m seeing. Rotations are the way I manage the effort of my players, the best idea I have to face this part of the season,” he confirmed.
One of the possible incentives in the last game is to be able to see Ansu Fati, the only field player who has not played in this concentration. “I targeted Ansu to get him back, to motivate him, to get into dynamics. I simply wanted to see his level. I am pleasantly optimistic, convinced that he is well and recovered. But from here to being at a necessary level… He could play, yes. That is already positive. I have seen it better in terms of confidence. It will go according to the needs”, commented. In the case of the forward Luis Enrique He added that “I have no doubt that he will return to his level. He is a unique player because of his relationship with the goal. There is no need to be in a hurry with the youngsters. He comes from a difficult year, overcome, but you have to be in the necessary rhythms” .
Beyond Ansu, the coach insisted that he will not take any risk with any player. Neither with Inigo Martinez, who received a stomp in the first training session in Malaga and did not exercise yesterday. The Spanish coach fled from the debate that can be generated in the environment of the selection. “What matters is generating doubts about the national team. We are used to it and I am not interested. If someone wants us to win everything 15-0 and destroy it, they do not understand modern football. We are a great national team,” he stressed. What’s more, he gave examples: “Look at France, world champion and Nations League. We are not different. Now, we are a great team that can beat any rival, that’s for sure.”
Of the Czech Republichighlighted that it is a very tough team defensively, as it already showed in Prague and he hopes that The Rose Garden fly to the selection. “I hope for the best. It’s as if a rock star came. It’s a soccer city, the stadium is beautiful, we need extra support. It’s a rival that comes in handy. Let what we saw in Barcelona or A Coruña. The national team has a lot to say and offer.”
Of course, he sees other rivals one step above facing the World Cup. Luis Enrique got wet: “I see Argentina the best. And to Brazil too. Way above,” she sentenced.
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