On the eve of the much-anticipated UEFA Europa League quarterfinals, Germany's striker Sane attended the national team's press conference to express his anticipation and confidence in the upcoming showdown with Spain. Facing the media, Sane first admitted that the forward pressure tactics of Spain's offensive line did give the opponents a certain amount of space, but he also emphasized that this is also an opportunity for Germany to take advantage of. He said that the German team will go all out to respond to the specifics of the game, and firmly believe that if the whole team to maintain high morale, fully capable of defeating the powerful Spanish team.
Speaking about his personal role in the game, Sane appeared both humble and confident. He admitted that he is not sure if he will start the game on Friday, but he is satisfied with his training form this week. He thanked the coach for giving him the opportunity to play and felt that being able to play longer against Denmark would be beneficial for his fitness and form recovery. Sane also said that he fully understands and accepts the coach's flexibility in the starting lineup, which is a big part of the team's current identity and the key to their ability to go far in the Euros.
Sane looked relaxed and optimistic when talking about his health. He admitted that he had suffered from some injuries before but is now fully recovered and feeling good. He specifically mentioned that he hasn't felt any pain in the past few matches, which gives him confidence for the upcoming matches.
Sane attaches great importance to the contribution of offensive players in defense. He believes that the active participation of offensive players in the defense not only helps the defenders to reduce the pressure, but also makes it easier to regain the possession of the ball. This kind of teamwork makes the team more solid in both offense and defense, and also makes the players feel more secure on the field.
Looking ahead to the match against Spain, Sane said that it will indeed be a tough match, but not an early final. He emphasized that there are many other good teams in the Europa League, so they must remain calm and focused, and not overemphasize the special nature of this match. He believes that as long as the whole team is united and plays at their best, they will be able to achieve good results.
Finally, Sane also made special mention of Spain's high pressing tactics. He believes that Spain has done a very good job in this regard, especially because they have two very fast wingers (Yamal and Nico), which allows them to move forward quickly after regaining possession of the ball. Facing such an opponent, Sane said Germany will be well prepared and look forward to showing their strength and style in the match.
