The Real Madrid captain claimed that La Roja have enough quality individuals to defend their European crown.
With the 2011/12 season entering its final stages, European superstars have started preparing for the upcoming European championship. As http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 prepares to defend its title and become the first footballing nation to manage the feat successfully, the dressing
room of La Roja is full of optimism.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 took out time to reflect on the subject and claimed that Spain have the ability to repeat their heroics of four years ago. However, the Real Madrid captain is wary of the threat posed by other competing nations, especially from the likes of
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 and Netherlands.
"We can win the tournament, although we face stiff competition," Casillas said. "The biggest threats are Germany and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753."
Spain’s final days of preparations for Euro 2012 have been hit with bad news. David Villa has failed expectations of return to full fitness and is on the brink of losing out on a ticket to board the flight to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Poland-c2983.
Casillas stated that he does not know what the plans of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque are, but commented that had he gotten some minutes under his belt during this time would have strengthened his case.
"It would have been ideal if he could have played some minutes before the end of the season," he noted.
Adding to the woes of La Roja, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 from watching the elite competition from the comfort of their sofa sets.
Casillas stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 captain’s loss is big for their preparations, not only because of his lost performances on the pitch but his motivational absence.
"I spoke with him on Tuesday, he is upset and sad, but understood that he had to take a break," the experienced gloves man said.
"I agree with coach Vicente del Bosque that this is a serious loss, not only on the field, but also when it comes to the group.”
"He is one of the captains, together with Xavi and myself."
Euro 2012 starts from June 8.
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