I knew it would be a difficult and complicated match and when you don't put the ball away it becomes even harder, |
I'm banking on the playoffs now. |
I'm happy for my players, for my country and for myself. Spain has always qualified for the last 30 years, so there's not a lot to celebrate. But I'm content, we've done the job. |
I've spoken to Senna and he has made it clear he wants to play for Spain and feels Spanish. |
If we had won 2-1 it would have been much better for us. When you have lots of goal chances and you miss them you feel dissatisfied. |
If we start nervously, it could be deadly. We must be calm and confident right from the start. |
If we win the two remaining games against Belgium and San Marino then we will finish first. I think that sincerely, |
If you want to reach the final games and be champions you have to be able to beat the biggest sides, regardless of their reputations. |
In football terms we are better than our group rivals, but some of them are able to beat us because they know how to compete, |
In terms of individual ability, it's the best African team. |
It is not good that he has not started as first choice, |
It is still complicated for all the sides in the group, not only Spain , |
It wasn't a great game, but we had more chances, more of the ball and we were clearly the better side. |
It's going to be difficult...(but) my morale is intact, |
Ivory Coast is a good team and has an advantage because it's just played the African Cup final. Although Spain hasn't played for a while, I hope the players can put on a good display. |