Spain midfielder Rodri knows his importance in the semi-final against France (July 9) and will have to rely on his teammates. With several key players injured or banned. But he hopes to fight all the way to the Euro championship like his senior football team in 2008.
‘La Roja’ will be without right back Dani Carvajal and centre back Robin Le Normand due to suspension. While midfielder Pedri has already ended the tournament with a left knee injury. UFABET
That means the influence both on the pitch. And in the dressing room of the Manchester City midfielder will have to be increased further as a senior player. And he is ready to carry the burden.
“I’ve been playing for the national team for two or three years. I’ve had the opportunity to learn and take on a leadership role.” he said before the game at the Football Arena Munich.
“I’ve played in two major tournaments, so it gives me the opportunity to convey what the team needs and wants,”
“We showed intensity on the pitch. We mixed very young players, very energetic players with a lot of experience.”
Rodri has revealed that.
The first European tournament that impressed him was in 2008, when Spain won the title, and that a photo of his senior players inspired him to follow in their footsteps.
“The picture of the 2008 Spain national team was also the first tournament I saw, if I remember correctly,” the world’s top midfielder recalled to himself when he was 12 years old.
“I remember as a football fan, I wanted Spain to win the championship so badly.”
“When they did that, they went on to win the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 again. They gave us the spark that we felt we could be champions.”
“We also want to do it like our seniors.”
Spain ‘s last major title was 16 years ago when Poland and Ukraine co-hosted the tournament. The tangible trophy for the ‘ Bulls ‘ under coach Luis de la Fuente is the 2023 UEFA Nations League .