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David Menayo
Vigo
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Montse Tomé and Claudia They were the protagonists of the Spanish team that attended the media in the press room of the Balaid Stadium In the previous duel of this Tuesday (7:00 p.m., La2) before one Portugal that was already won on Friday in Paços de Ferreira. “We devise scenarios, but until the game begins we will not know what it can be. Portugal is an intense selection whose idea is to press high and the qualities of its players are jumping forward. Regardless of the structure they use I think Portugal will continue to be Portugal. We also value that they can generate a context of getting further back, but Spain must be dominant of the game. There are always things to improve, but the team did a very high performance. We have to have peace of mind and desire, ”said the coach.
The duel against the lusas will mark the closest future of a nations league where Spain defends title … and maybe that of the coach, which ends contract after the Eurocup of Switzerland. “Tomorrow’s game is important. All and all the staff is focused on that game. My head, like that of the players, is focused on getting the three points. The future does not worry me. I am happy to prepare the objectives of the selection: the Nations League and the Eurocup. Football I am passionate. What I can control do it 100%, I enjoy it and I only have my mind thinking about those things,” he revealed.
After Silvia Lloris entered to replace the lesion of Berta Pujadas, Montse confirmed to the 23 players available. “All players are fine to participate.” We know Portugal very well and their players. What was raised in the game (from Paços de Ferreira) was what we expected and, although we know they have variants, we focus on us. We are a selection with many alternatives. The players we have make us think of different scenarios based on how the game takes place. We also invite them to that knowledge of the game, ”he said.
I took, who awaits a great atmosphere in the first time of the selection in Balaídos, had words of praise towards Claudia Pina. “Both here and in its club, it is huge importance in the game and very good numbers. It has always highlighted a lot in the lower categories, I know it since the sub’16, and it is a joy for everyone to have it here. It is helping us a lot and we are very happy with its performance,” he said.
Pina and trust: “Continuity in the field makes me feel 100%”
The Moncada and Reixach arrives at the appointment after scoring two goals in Paços de Ferreira in a consolidation season both in Barcelona and in their return to the National Team. “I am in a good time and happy to be here with the best players. We really want to get the game against Portugal and try to win again to continue with all the options in this group stage,” he said. “The continuity in the field makes me feel 100% and with the necessary determination,” he added.
On the atmosphere in Vigo and the expected in Balaídos, Pina pointed out that “since we arrived, they have treated us incredible. The facilities are a past and it will be very nice to be able to train and play in Balaídos. I encourage the fans to come to encourage us, surely they will help us achieve victory,” he said.
