Azpilicueta says Spain have a 'great opportunity' in Qatar
Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta says they want to make their people proud in the 2022 World Cup.
The 33-year-old defender is set to play for
Spainin his third
World Cup. He is one of only six players with previous World Cup experience in Spain’s 26-man squad.
In a press conference at Spain’s base camp at Qatar University, Azpilicueta said he has been impressed by Spain’s young generation.
“What I am most surprised by is their daring, the way they go for the game and don’t get rattled,
” Azpilicueta said.
“Players are starting earlier now, we can see it in their maturity levels and how they understand the game. Some (like Pedri) already have experience of playing in a European Championship, a Nations League, and now at age 19 will play in a World Cup.”
played in two matches at the 2014 World Cup but did not play at the 2018 World Cup. He believes Spain has a great opportunity in Qatar to win the World Cup.
“It would mean a lot to win the World Cup."
as per reports from Marca.
“It’s the pinnacle at national team level and that’s why we’re going. It’s a great opportunity as a group and we know how complicated it is.
“In 2010, I was a fan, and I’ve been fortunate to play in three World Cups. We’ll try to do our best to make people proud.”
Spain begin their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Germany and Japan are also in Group E.
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