The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 stopper gave his support to the Athletic Bilbao star who is in line to make an appearance against Portugal in UEFA Euro 2012 semi-finals.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque’s charges remain the bookmakers’ favourite to lift the title on July 1st but will have to tame the Navigators
at the Donbass Arena first.
In their last competitive meeting with Portugal, Spain beat them en-route to lifting the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 to lift the prestigious trophy for their first time in their history.
While Villa was ruled out of contention for Euro 2012, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Llorente-c13671 to take his place. The Barcelona defender claimed that Los Leones star possesses the aerial ability to unsettle Portugal’s defence.
Pique admitted that Llorente might be rusted for the competition but believes that he has given ample proof of his pedigree in the training room and is adamant Vicente Del Bosque will give him a chance to shine when he sees fit.
"He used his power in the air to great effect and fought like a lion."
"He could be an option for Wednesday and he is training very, very well," the former Manchester United defender stated.
"He is one of the players who have yet to feature but for sure he will get his chance and that could be against Portugal."
While responding to questions about the danger posed by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, Nani is a player to look out for. He stated that the Red Devils attacker is dangerous in one-on-one situations and is a natural
goal scorer.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 is a player with a lot of quality in one-on-one situations," Pique commented.
"He can pop up on the right or the left and is a born goal scorer with a powerful shot.”
"We will have to use all the weapons in our http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011’s encounter with Portugal kicks off at 20:45 CET at the Donbass Arena on June 27.
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