On the eve of the much-anticipated UEFA Europa League quarterfinals, Spain striker Oyarzaval attended the national team press conference to give his views on the upcoming marquee match with Germany. He first talked about the current state of the team and the expectations of the outside world, saying that although the Spanish team is now regarded as one of the teams with the best chances to win the European Cup, three weeks ago they did not receive so much attention. Oyarzaval emphasized that the team will not let their guard down now, but will work even harder to prepare for the game and meet the challenge in the best possible condition.
Talking about his physical condition, Oyarzaval looked very confident. He said he has fully recovered from the injury he sustained a year ago and it is an honor for him to be able to participate in the European Cup. He revealed that he will take proper rest between matches to maintain good fitness and condition, while also looking forward to a full relaxation and recovery during his vacation in two weeks.
Oyarzaval gave a firm response to the questions about the lack of experience in the Spanish team. He believes that such perceptions will not have an impact on the team, but will instead make the players more calm and focused. He emphasized that the Spanish team has enough strength and confidence to beat any opponent, no matter who the opponent is.
Speaking about the previous match in which Spain thrashed Germany 6-0, Oyarzaval appeared sensible and objective. He said that that match was a long time ago and that the result of that match cannot simply be used to predict the upcoming clash. He emphasized that Germany is a very good team with a number of players who have performed well and they will have to be well prepared to meet this challenge.
Commenting on Spain's head coach De La Fuente, Oyarzaval gave high praise. He believes that de la Fuente is very focused on the collective good and always puts the interests of the team first. When selecting players, he takes into account the overall contribution of the players and the needs of the team, rather than just looking at individual performances. This team spirit is one of the important reasons why the Spanish team can achieve good results.
Looking ahead to the match against Germany, Oyarzaval said that the Spanish team will go all out to win. He believes that the Spanish team is one of the best teams, possessing unity and strength. He emphasized that the team must do its own thing and play to its strengths to win the match.
In addition, Oyarzaval spoke about several other highly anticipated matches, including the showdown between France and Portugal. He believes that all the matches will be very tough, as each opponent will give the Spanish team problems. He emphasized that with the increasing equality of standards, it has become more difficult to win matches, so they have to appreciate every opportunity and give their best.
Finally, when asked about German players to watch out for, Oyarzaval mentioned a number of players who have performed well, including Wiltz, Musiala, Havertz and Rüdiger. He said that all of these players have played well in this Cup and are the ones that the Spanish team needs to focus on. But he also emphasized the importance of not focusing on individual names at the expense of overall tactics and teamwork.
