Martin Montoya is not frustrated with the fact that he has not played in Spain’s friendly encounter with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Panama-c2978 this week and feels he has to first improve and show his worth in the starting line-up.
The Barcelona right-back was again summoned for the friendly match on Wednesday, but spent his time on the bench unused.
Regardless, Montoya is looking on the bright side and considers just being on the World champions’ squad as a privilege in itself as he knows that he is young and has got a long road ahead of him.
“I knew this was the case. It was a privilege to be there. I wish I had played a minute, but I’m young and I’m still working and waiting for opportunities.”
The right-back has on his hands another intense competition to deal with in his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dani-Alves-c9869 is his senior in the team and is already established in that position.
However, the youngster believes that he has got to learn more from the talented Brazilian.
“We are two offensive players. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dani-c9867 is very talented. I need to learn from him and try to be like him.”
The Spanish international also remarked on the constant competition that exists in the Catalan club. He admits that he has to secure his position in an environment where every player is poaching for the slightest opening and opportunity.
“There are many players in the reserves who may be working for a place in the first team.”
Moreover, the 21-year-old has revealed how he doesn’t receive advices from his senior teammates. Instead, he learns from them by observing in the training sessions.
“The first team players do not give me advice. In training I see the things I have to do and I learn from them that way.”
Finally, Montoya is surely aware of his capabilities and shortcomings. In the meantime, he feels there are still areas where he has to work on and improve more.
“I have to learn a lot, clearly more than anything I am still lacking on a defensive level.”
This is the third time the defender has been called up for La Roja and ended up on the bench without featuring.
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