The Spanish tactician has been impressed with the performances of La Masia academy graduate and tipped him for greater success in the future.
La Roja’s success over Portugal in Euro 2012 semi-finals was followed by more great news for Barcelona fans. The Catalan club signed the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863, a deal which will be completed when he undergoes
a medical after fulfilling international duties.
Alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 hosted event.
News of the transfer prompted Vicente Del Bosque to hail his young charge, who turned 23 three months prior to the start of the European Championship.
The Spanish national team trainer praised Alba for his excellent service during the course of the knockout event and opined that he has a bright future ahead of him.
Continuing with the praise, Del Bosque likened Alba to retired Joan Capdevila, commenting that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 have found an able replacement for an extraordinary player that serviced the national team for a long time.
The former Real Madrid player and coach highlighted the latest http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 acquisition for his performance against Portugal.
Del Bosque pointed out how Alba managed to put shackles on the brilliant http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 throughout the semi-final, something which he believes shows a lot about his character.
"We are delighted with him," Del Bosque said. "This is a position for which we previously had an extraordinary player like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joan-Capdevila-c18631.”
"Now we have found a replacement for such a specific position, something that is not easy.”
"Considering his age, I think he has an extraordinary future ahead of him. I did not tell him to shut Nani down [in Wednesday's match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984], because it is not easy, but I think he handled him well."
"He knew how to defend and attack against Portugal. He did everything a full-back has to do, and he did it well."
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