The Spanish national team coach argued that the Atletico Madrid star has been selected after a great season in red and white colours at the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon.
Vicente Del Bosque was forced to tinker with his squad for European Championship being jointly hosted by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331’s injury nightmare.
The Catalan captain has been ruled out of the competition after suffering a knee injury in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604’s last couple of La Liga fixtures. Untimely injury to the 2010 FIFA World Cup winner has upset the plans for the experienced manager.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Juanfran-c19849 Torres has been selected as a back-up to the Real Madrid academy graduate for the upcoming continental footballing extravaganza.
Reflecting on the appointment of Juanfran in the squad, Vicente Del Bosque claimed that he has taken the decision on merit as he gave his backing to the 27-year-old.
The Spanish national team stated that the Atletico star was chosen on merit after a good season at the Vicente Calderon. Del Bosque also coyly hinted at the good fortune enjoyed by Los Colchoneros player with injury to Athletic Bilbao’s Andoni Iraola.
"Everything is on merit. Juanfran has made good season and may have benefited from the injury Iraola."
La Roja boss praised Atletico Madrid coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 Pablo Simeone, for his positive influence over the Spanish talent, claiming that Juanfran’s game is balanced both in attack and in defence.
"Simeone has been very helpful for Juanfran’s development. He is full of excitement and his game is balanced defensively and offensively," he said.
Del Bosque also took out time to talk about http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pedro-c29582 Rodriguez’s inclusion in the 23 man list after criticising him in the media for an unimpressive season in La Blaugrana colours.
The former Real Madrid boss argued that he has take the decision after evaluating other contenders for his position and decided in his favour after giving the same treatment to others included in the roster. He claimed that Pedro adds value on the wing and the bench and was picked ahead of the competition.
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