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MADRID – Jordi Alba is back in the Spanish national team and "grateful" to coach Luis Enrique. No blame, or anything to forgive. After losing the first two calls of his former coach to Barcelona, the 30-year-old returned to the Spanish team to play games against Croatia and Bosnia with a conciliation speech.
"We must not forget the past because nothing has happened between him and us, we have never discussed it as a player, it may seem more or less a decision, but Luis Enrique and his team know perfectly and I repeat that they helped me a lot in their day It is true that I had two calls without coming and for me it's a world, but luckily I could be here ", said Jordi Alba at a press conference after Red's training on Tuesday.
The absence of the Barcelona team in the selection was discussed since the month of August. She arrived in October and caused a mixture of anger and disbelief among the Spanish fans after their spectacular start to the season with Barcelona. They have in Barcelona that they had badly finished during the 2016-17 season, the team lost its notoriety in the Barça team as it was not part of a defense at three. The substitution was fatal to him and he expressed it publicly; when he went to the national team, then led by Julen Lopetegui, and after the departure of coach from Spain today, when he said that "with Valverde, I will be better off. "
A year and a half later, the Spanish defender has not changed his mind. And he says that he does not regret having expressed his concerns publicly because "it's not personal".
"Man … for the subject of the minutes The desire of each player is to play as many minutes as possible Yes it is true that I said it, but I do not regret to want But it's the decision of the coach.With Valverde the same as Luis Enrique.I have an incredible relationship and if tomorrow does not put me I will have to fuck.But this is not personal, "he said.
"Nothing, I do not regret anything.In his time, I showed my desire to play and nothing more.I do not have to excuse nor forgive myself.It is the boss and decide who should come, "he insisted.
Monday, while the national team was concentrated in Las Rozas, Luis Enrique received him with a hug and many smiles, as evidenced by the images distributed by the Spanish Football Federation. Blot and new account, came to say the institutional videos. After all, Alba is part of the captains after 66 matches played with the jersey of Spain.
His call has sparked endless speculation. Where it was claimed that the reason for his absence was the bad relationship that united them, Luis Enrique vowed to deny it vehemently. Seconda Alba.
"I've always said that it's helped me a lot in Barcelona – it's true that last season I did not have the minutes I wanted, but I did not I have never said anything against him He has his decisions as a coach, you may like him or less, but I have never had any problems with him.The greeting was made because I I have not seen it in a while, but like the rest of the team, happy to be here, "he said.
After losing 2-4 to England in mid-October, Luis Enrique announced that in the next round, there would be more of a "surprise". Since then, speculation has grown on the possible appeal of the Spanish defense in better conditions and with it, the pressure on Luis Enrique.
Although the technician claimed that his appeal did not respond to "popular clamor", Alba was grateful for the "signs of affection" during his absence.
Yes, it is true that I am grateful to the marks of affection of my colleagues and our fans It is a very good season I feel very comfortable I have always said it was his decision and that he would come back when he would think convincing.You must respect his opinion.I am here to help and give the most, Alba said.
The Barcelona player, however, expressed the wish to continue to play a "good role" with Barcelona to stay in the selection once out of the freezer. It does not depend on him.
"My intention was always to succeed well in my club, my daily life.The selection is a price.It is true that I worked well these two months and that I finally got the price and I hope that I will stay a long time .
"I am a person who will go wrong several times or not, but I always recognize it, if it did not come over, then it is already, I did not depend, my work is good in my club and if the coach thinks I have to come Perfect, if not respect him, "he said.
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