Fabian Ruiz, who was in stunning form in Spain's first group game of the Europa League, accompanied manager De La Fuente to the pre-match conference for their 2nd group game, in which they will face Italy.
Ruiz began by emphasizing his pride in his name and in being Spanish, and he called for a greater appreciation of what Spanish soccer has to offer. When asked about the changes Spalletti has brought to the Italian team, Ruiz pointed out that Spalletti's tactical philosophy, which emphasizes possession, high pressing and aggression, has made the Italian team stronger and harder to deal with.
On the Italian team as a whole, Ruiz believes they are still the defending champions, have high level players and have performed well in all tournaments. He predicts that it will be an evenly matched match, with both sides fighting tooth and nail for victory.
Speaking about his situation, Ruiz thanked current national team boss De La Fuente and club coach Enrique for their trust and support. He said that both coaches emphasized on ball control, which allowed him to play better in the game. He also mentioned his efforts and progress at Paris Saint-Germain and his feelings after returning to the national team.
Ruiz maintained a cautious attitude towards the question of whether Spain is the favorite to win the title. He said that although the Spanish team has confidence in itself and has the strength to go far, but there are many good teams in the European Cup, so it can not be lightly said to win the title.
Ruiz was full of appreciation when talking about his teammate Yamal. He believes that Yamal, despite his young age, has shown an extremely high level of play on the field and is one of the strengths of the Spanish team. He expects Yamal to have a great performance in tomorrow's game and help his team to win.
Finally, Ruiz talked about the special significance of playing Italy. He said that he has a great affection for Italy as a country and their players and that this match is very important for them. Also, he will meet his club teammates and former teammates in this match, which makes him feel very expectant and excited.
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