Barcelona’s latest acquisition revealed that he has dreamt of playing for La Roja in the Olympic Games and is gunning to perform for Luis Milla’s charges in London 2012.
After an exhausting season with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032. With his scintillating performances in La Roja’s triumphant European campaign, the youngster was selected in Spanish Olympic
squad.
Luis Milla’s charges did not have senior players in their roster when they locked horns with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Senegal-c3001 in their first international friendly to gauge their preparations for the London games. A 2-0 result was enough to give a wake-up call, making Alba’s defensive
input more necessary.
Return of Alba to the Olympic team saw them give an improved performance against Mexico, winning their final preparatory match thanks to a solitary goal from Javi Martinez.
Alba was an ever present figure for the youthful Spanish side, running all over the pitch throughout the course of the game, aiding in attack and being resolute in his defensive duties.
La Masia youth academy graduate revealed that he had planned on going to Great Britain hosted event and had relayed his ambitions to Luis Milla when he was plying his trade at the Mestalla with Valencia.
"My dream was always to come [to the Games]," Alba remarked while in conversation with reporters after their 1-0 warm-up win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mexico-c2956. "I had spoken with [coach Luis] Milla about it when I was still at Valencia."
Javi http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordi-Alba-c19111, he feels perfectly fine. The versatile Athletic Bilbao midfielder added that they are going to London in perfect physical condition and should have no cause for concern.
Reflecting on their chances in the games, the Basque midfielder shared that the Olympics are a different animal from the European Championship.
"It really has been a very demanding season for everyone, but I had 12 days to rest and I am slowly getting back to my best," he explained. "We're all going to arrive at the Games in perfect condition."
"The Olympics have nothing to do with the Euros, but we must try to continue the positive momentum," he enthused. "We've got the Euros and now we're going for the Games!"
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