David Silva is optimistic about Spain’s performance in the next World. The canary highlighted Oyarzabal and Zubimenditwo former teammates of his at Real Sociedad, considers Luis De la Fuente “the ideal coach” for the Spanish team and pointed to two teams as the underdogs of the World Cup: Senegal and Japan. He did so at the presentation of the agreement between LaLiga and Osheethe functional beverage brand, where he was accompanied by Jesus Navas.
What game do you remember where it was especially important to hydrate well: “We have played many games. I remember one against Italy in the first Euro Cup that went to extra time, we had not won anything, we had a lot of pressure and the truth is that it was hot. And hydration before and during was essential to reach the last minutes well. It was hard.”
Which player are you left with from the current team: “Keeping one would be unfair, but I support the teammates with whom I have shared a locker room. There are a few like Oyarzabal who are not talked about much but he is important. I also like Zubimendi a lot, but in general the team has a great team.”
Rivals for the World Cup: “France is very strong. There are teams that are hidden like Senegal, which won the Africa Cup. I also like the way Japan plays.”
Spain: “There is a good atmosphere, a good group and I think we had it too. That is essential to win a competition like this. Let’s hope that at least a month and a half passes and coexistence is very important.”
High altitude match against Peru: “That is for both teams, not just for Spain. They adapt immediately.”
Euro-World Cup double like in 2008-2010? “It can be assimilated to our time. It is true that many things can happen in a match and even more so in a World Cup, which is long.”
From the Source: “I haven’t been able to agree with him, but I think he is the ideal coach for Spain.”
