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Xabi Alonso unfazed by Spain’s lack of attacking options

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The Real Madrid midfielder played down suggestions that La Roja do not have enough options in attack and have to rely on ‘false 9’ tactics to cover up their shortage.
After their Euro 2012 opening match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque, came under severe criticism for fielding a striker less team. With the selected forwards lacking goals at club level the strategy was expected, however it was not welcomed by the fans
of La Furia Roja.
Spain returned to winning ways in their next fixture against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707 led the 4-0 rout with a goal on either side of the interval.
The Euro 2008 winners now face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011’s strategy, rejecting suggestions that they are short on numbers in attack.
Alonso stated that they are unfazed by such reports and added that outside discussions have no impact on the team’s dynamics. He claimed that all the players in the team are fully aware of what is expected of them and they do not pay any heed to what is
being said in the papers.
"It does not affect us," http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 said. "We're so outside all discussions.”
"We live with them because we know it's part of football, but we are aware of what we do right and wrong, regardless of all the noise that comes from outside, so these talks do not affect us at all.”
"We live with that pressure and demand, so we must remain ourselves and accept that responsibility because we fight for important things."
While responding to possible matchup with Real Madrid teammates, Mesut Ozil, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 player remarked that it is an enticing suggestion.
"I think they respect us. They know it's a great opportunity to be contesting the Euro and probably we will be going to see their faces in the next phase, hopefully.”
"If we see each other, the friendship will be put aside and we will fight to stop."

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