Jordi Alba appeared before the media at the previous to the match of Spain against Italy in the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League and analyzed all the news of the Spanish team. In addition, he was also asked about his future after announcing that he would not continue at Ftbol Club Barcelona.
Back to the selection. “I am very happy to return to the national team. I have been lucky or unfortunate not to come in any window, but that has made me mature and value these calls. I come to help and I am convinced that things will go well.”
Party 100 with Spain. “It’s close. We are excited to get this title. Whether it’s captain or second captain or not being a captain, what we want is to win a title. We haven’t won one for 11 years. I see a lot of desire and we have to be more united than ever. In As for the 100 games, it’s not something that worries me. It’s a pretty number.”
Full press conference by Jordi Alba and De la Fuente
Future. “It’s not something that worried me. I made the decision knowing that I was going to be without a team and what I’m at stake here is winning a title with the national team. As you know I don’t have a team and I’m not worried about being here without a team.”
Situation of Spain and Italy. “It is not easy to win titles. It is not normal, but now I think that the Federation has decided that De la Fuente should be here. What I see is very positive. From within we are very united. It is a very nice tournament to play and hopefully we can earn it”.
How has it changed since Spain was champion. “I have not understood the children and being single (laughs). This does not seem like a press conference (laughs). Life has changed a lot. We can lose, we can win and I think the bases are being good.”
kyiv vs. Italy final. “It’s hard to match what we did in that final. That game happens very rarely. We were superior to our opponents. It won’t have anything to do with tomorrow’s game. It will also be a very difficult game. The Italian team is always very strong” .
Statements by De la Fuente and rope for a while. “The decision I make about my future will not depend on whether or not I can come to the Spanish team. The coach has seen me well and I see myself capable of continuing for more years. It is a decision that I have to make with my family. It is always a prize be here”.
How do you see De la Fuente? “I see him very calm. The training days are being very good and that’s why I say that we all have to be united. Many times the players have to take a step forward. He has the confidence of everyone and there is no doubt about the work that is doing. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate.”
Results in the World Cup and learning. “I don’t think we lacked skills. I didn’t experience that. We were delighted with Luis Enrique. I experienced it from within (the game against Morocco) and I don’t think there was a lack of skills. I think things were done well, but it didn’t come out well. Everyone’s predisposition was good. Now we have good people and with a lot of desire. It’s another stage. People are excited”.
I see De la Fuente well, we all have to be united
References as captain. “I’ve had many. Nstic, Valencia… I can’t stay with any of them. I’ve learned from all of them. Now I’m going to help all my teammates, create a good atmosphere… I already did it without being captain”.
