The Spanish national team head coach talked about the semi-final schedule and claimed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984’s additional two days rest will definitely give them an upper hand in the meeting at Donetsk.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, at the Donbass Arena.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque was understandably concerned with the scheduling of the European Championship and did not shy away from voicing his disgust at the short hand dealt to his team.
He stated that the additional rest afforded to their rivals will be a handicap for his charges when they meet on June 27.
Continuing on the topic, Del Bosque fretted about the physical condition of his regulars as he returned to their training base in Gniewino, north of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Poland-c2983. He stated that the meeting against Laurent Blanc’s Les Bleus has physically exhausted them.
"We have two fewer days to rest than them. It is a small handicap," former Real Madrid player and coach told reporters.
"I am thinking about this problem. We have arrived very drained because the heat we suffered tonight was cruel on the players."
Spanish team has come under criticism for their defensive approach in their European Championship, a strategy that holds them back in getting the most out of the famous tiki-taka system.
Del Bosque explained that in order to successfully defend their European title, La Roja need to control the game and this strategy allows is most suitable to their footballing style.
Continuing on the topic, he supported his argument by pointing towards the number of saves http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 has been forced to make between the sticks, while also praising the defensive performance of Spanish backline players.
“The truth is we did well and controlled the game," said Del Bosque. "[Goalkeeper] Iker Casillas hardly had anything to do and that speaks of the good defensive performance of the team," he explained.
"If our defenders are good then we will be closer to winning the tournament because we will always create a chance."
Spain’s semi-final encounter against Paulo Bento’s Portugal is scheduled to kick-off at 20 45 on June 27.
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