The Barcelona custodian is second in line behind Iker Casillas and revealed that he has no problems in taking the bench for the World and European champions.
Ever since his first call up to Spanish national team, Victor Valdes has been consigned to a substitute role. The Catalan goalkeeper has served as an able understudy to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 as the latter racks up record number of performances for La Roja.
Alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 custodian adds much needed depth in the goalkeeping department, reinforcing the Spanish squad with quality options in case first team regular Casillas is unavailable.
Despite the limited number of opportunities that have come his way, Valdes stated that he is happy with the role he has been assigned by the national team’s head coach.
In a recent interview, Valdes came out on top of disturbance causing media representatives, stating that he knows what his responsibilities are with La Roja, which have not changed since the first time he was awarded the red jersey.
Continuing on the topic, the assured shot-stopper reaffirmed his desire to work in the interest of the Spanish national team and added that he will do everything in his power to help in the team’s effort.
Moreover, Valdes rejected notions that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque does not trust in him to award him a starting role, revealing that he has a perfect understanding with the former Real Madrid player and coach.
"My role in the Spain squad is the same as when I was first picked," he said while talking to reporters.
"I'm a professional, 100%, and I work for the good of everyone around me. I want to bring everything I've got to this tournament and our group here.”
"I know that the coach completely believes in me and if I'm called upon I'll be ready. Until then my http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 is to help in any way, to create a good atmosphere and to be ready."
After securing top spot in Group C from their three group matches, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 take on the challenge of Laurent Blanc’s French outfit in the quarter-finals of the European Championship. The knockout fixture is scheduled for June 23 and will kick-off at 20 45 Central European Time.
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