Heavily criticized after his missed match against Sweden, Alvaro Morata was able to count on the support of his coach, highlighting his balance sheet.
For its entry into this Euro 2020, Spain conceded a draw, at home, against the Swedish team (0-0). During this meeting, striker Alvaro Morata showed clumsiness. Expected at the turn, the Juventus Turin striker will have to do much better and be decisive against Poland this Saturday.
Luis Enrique defends his balance sheet in selection
Present at a press conference on the eve of facing the selection of Robert Lewandowski, the striker said he did not take into account the criticisms addressed to him. ” I cannot please everyone but I accept the criticism. Since playing with the under-17s of La Roja I have always worked to play in major competitions. What people think of me has no influence on my state of mind and the way I play “, he confided , right in his boots.
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If Alvaro Morata remains determined and has no doubts about his qualities, he can above all count on the support of his coach, Luis Enrique. At a press conference, the Spaniard defended the record of his protégé, second top scorer in the history of La Roja. “There is only one player in the history of La Roja who totaled more goals than Morata, it is ‘El Guaje’, David Villa, who is the top scorer in the history of the selection” , first recalled the former technician of FC Barcelona, before going further.
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“Even Raul, to take another legend, had fewer goals than Morata at the same number of caps. Internationally, there is only one player who has scored more goals than Morata in 40 caps, that is. is Harry Kane. Kylian Mbappé for example or Werner, Bale, Lewandowski … all have scored less than Morata in their first 40 caps ” , then recalled Luis Enrique. It is up to Alvaro Morata to respond and prove to his detractors that he is the man for the job.
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