Veteran Navas accompanied manager De La Fuente at Spain's pre-match press conference against Albania in the final round of the group stage and expressed his anticipation for the upcoming match and his desire for victory.
Talking about the team's goals for tomorrow, Navas succinctly but firmly stated, "Coming here is the best thing, we are always motivated." His words revealed a positive attitude towards the game and a desire to win.
When asked to compare this Spain team with the brilliant Spain team of 2008-2012, Navas recalled, "Our performances and results in those years were incredible, both on and off the field. Now we are performing well, we think alike and we are enjoying ourselves." His words contained both nostalgia for the glory days of the past and showed his satisfaction with the current state of the team.
On the question of whether Spain was the best team to play, Navas stayed humble: "We are humble, we have to keep our feet on the ground, one game at a time." He emphasized that the team needs to stay focused and work hard and not be complacent.
Speaking about the opponents, Navas said, "One day of bad form and you could be out. There are a lot of good teams and all teams have a chance. We focus on ourselves, enjoy the game and move on." His words revealed his focus on the game and respect for every opponent.
Regarding his role in the national team, Navas said that he will provide support in any way he can and hopes to be able to play in the games. He emphasized that coming to the national team is already an honor and that he and other experienced players will try to be good role models.
Navas also made special mention of the team's atmosphere, "We are a family, it's a very good team and that's the secret to success." His words emphasized the importance of team unity and saw it as the key to the team's success.
Speaking about his future plans, Navas said, "I enjoy every day, we don't know the future, we'll think about it when the time comes." He faces the future with an open minded attitude, focusing on the present moment of playing and training.
In addition, Navas expressed his appreciation for teammates Lenormand and Yamal. He believes that Lenormand's touch, positional sense and tackling ability are excellent and help the team a lot. Yamal, on the other hand, has shown a high level of skill on the ball and has been a major contributor to the team, just like Nico.
Finally, referring to former City teammate Zavaleta, Navas exuded a deep sense of camaraderie: "I do like him a lot because we had a common experience at City and I hope to meet him."
