Spain will face Georgia and Bulgaria in the next World Cup preliminaries. Spanish international Merino attended the press conference and talked about the situation within the team.
About the absence of Yamal and Nico
"Obviously, the lack of players of their caliber will have an impact. But all the players on this training list have one-on-one ability. We are a team that can show distinctive characteristics no matter who comes on the court, that's for sure."
On Spain becoming No. 1 in the world
"We haven't discussed it, but I think it's very positive. It means a lot to be the best team in the world. It feels great to be here and represent what they (the seniors) have represented. To start our journey as the best team in the world, And try to keep it up. "
About World Mental Health Day
"Today is a very important day for the whole world, not just for football players. This can be a challenge both on a sporting and personal level.
Today, being able to talk openly about mental health is a blessing. At a sports level, mental state can best determine whether a player is at his best. We shouldn't wait until things get bad before facing these problems. I personally work on this a lot with someone I trust very much and we talk regularly. ”
About yourself Role
"In football, starting or substituting is always a complicated topic. The level here is very high. The role I play in the European Cup is to face it with the best face no matter what role is given.
It is everyone's choice, either do this or what if It's the worst thing you can do for the team and yourself for not playing. I think we're lucky, both for myself and my teammates, and I think that's the best way to see a team grow and have quality players and have more than one good player at every position."
Due to bad weather
"These are things that you will encounter in life and football. We will leave tomorrow and see how the situation evolves. The most important thing is people's health, I hope they are all safe and sound. In any case, when the national team plays, it is always a great event."
On the importance of rest Sex
"It's difficult, you don't have much time to rest. The life of a footballer is quite boring with so much travel. You need to make trade-offs between pros and cons. I give it my all every day, hoping to stay in shape for as long as possible and enjoy the quiet time on my sofa at home."