Spain will face Germany in the upcoming UEFA Europa League quarterfinals at 0:00 a.m. Beijing time on Saturday. Before the match, Nico Williams, the young star of the Spanish team, was interviewed by Aspaper, sharing his expectations for the match, his views on his teammates and opponents, as well as his role in the team and future development.
When asked about the widespread belief that Spain have the strongest side at the Euros, Williams humbly said, "Absolutely not, the team is all of us, not just Yamal and me. We are grateful for the support we have received, but success is a team effort and cannot be attributed to two players alone." He emphasized the importance of the team and thanked the fans for their support.
Talking about the video with Yamal that went viral on the short video platform, Williams revealed that it was an anecdote from their first training session and lamented, "That video was the start of a good relationship, we got along very well, not only as teammates but also as friends. That relationship is also reflected on the field, we work well together." He also gave special thanks to Balde for his introduction, which allowed them to get acquainted quickly and get along well.
Speaking about the help of the wingbacks, Williams spoke highly of the contributions of Cucurelia and Carvajal. He believes that Cucurelia always makes up for his mistakes in time during the game, while Carvajal provides great support to the team with his vast experience and strength. The excellent performance of these two wing-backs made him and Yamal more comfortable in the game.
For the upcoming match against Germany, Williams expressed his awe for Kroos. He praised Kroos as a great passer with a very high pass success rate and revealed that his team will put more effort in defense to limit Kroos' play. At the same time, he also expressed his respect for Germany's right back, Kimmich, and said that he will try his best to do his best.
In the exclusive interview, Williams also revealed funny stories with his teammates. He laughed that Pedri joked in training that he couldn't have a haircut like that at Barcelona, but in reality they were talking about the No. 10 player in the EA FC game. This relaxed atmosphere also shows the unity and tacit understanding within the Spanish team.
Finally, when asked if he felt he was a leader, Williams humbly stated, "Not at all, I'm just a member of the team." He emphasized that the coach is the leader of the team and is responsible for deciding on substitutions and game tactics. He believes that the team's success comes from everyone working together and pulling together, and said he hopes to enjoy the success with his teammates.
