The Atletico Madrid star believes La Roja squad have enough quality to make it to the finals of the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 hosted European Championship.
Spanish defender, Juanfran, has backed Vicente Del Bosque’s charges to overcome their quarter-final rivals, France, and progress all the way to the Euro 2012 final to be hosted on July 1st.
The Atletico Madrid star also took out the time to talk about his limited appearances in the European Championships, stated that he even though he would like to get more minutes under his belt, he respects the decisions made by Vicente Del Bosque.
Juanfran stated that he is content to play as understudy of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Arbeloa-c5282 and will patiently wait for his chance to arrive.
He added that he is prepared to give his best for the Spanish national team when called upon and believes the squad has enough quality in it to make it to the finals of the prestigious competition.
"I would like to play more," the right-back said while talking to reporters at a press conference. "I respect Alvaro Arbeloa and the decisions of Coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque.”
"I think that my chance could come. I am prepared to help the team and since I believe we will reach the final, I still have three chances in three different matches.”
"But Arbeloa is a team-mate of mine and he has been playing very well, so I will defend him to the death."
While analysing the French threat Spain are set to face in Donetsk, Juanfran claimed that it would be Franck Ribery who will cause most problems for La Roja players. He stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-Ramos-c33096 and Co. will have to mark him closely as France relies heavily
on him in attack.
Continuing on the subject, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Juanfran-c19849 coyly remarked that he hopes Ribery has an off day at the Donbass Arena as it will solidify their chances of success against Les Bleus.
"Even if you man-mark him closely, Ribery can be determinant at any moment," Juanfran noted. "He is one of France's most important players.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 is scheduled to kick off at 20 45 Central European Time on June 23.
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