The Spanish trainer played down suggestions that a lot of La Roja players have yet to be given a chance to shine but admitted that they have every reason to be unhappy.
Spain look to continue their 17 match unbeaten run in competitive matches as they take on France in Euro 2012 quarter-finals. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque has given opportunities to a select few in their three matches so far, with reports of disenchantment hitting
news waves.
The former Real Madrid player and coach talked to media representatives on the subject, admitting that some players should have gotten a chance to shine but explained that such situations are part and parcel of the beautiful game.
Del Bosque commented that the players have every right to feel aggrieved at not taking on the pitch, but stated that such things cannot be guaranteed to anyone in the squad.
Continuing on the subject, the experienced head coach added that with the knockout encounters upon them, squad players will have to remain content with what comes their way as nothing is certain at the moment.
"This is football, not catechesis," he noted. "Everyone feels they can be a starter, and I understand if they are not happy.”
"Some of them have not even sat on the bench. Everyone feels like a starter because that is what they are.”
"Moreover, we do not know what could be in for them in the rest of the competition."
Responding to questions about Laurent Blanc’s team, Del Bosque opined that he does not think the former French international will tinker with his formation and will stick with the 4-2-3-1 system that has brought them this far.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 coach was wary of the quality individuals Les Bleus boast off in their attacking line-up, highlighting the likes of Hatem Ben Arfa to Florent Malouda, also Samir Nasri, Franck Ribery, Jeremy Menez and Karim Benzema.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 usually play in a 4-2-3-1 system and I do not think they will change it," he said.
"They have very good attackers with a lot of quality, from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350.”
"They are a great side who also know what it feels like to win World Cups and European Championships.
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