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Álvaro Morata: "This team have started a cycle that is already successful"

The captain of the Spanish National Team spoke to the media ahead of the last game of the year.
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Sat, 18/11/2023 - 20:51

Álvaro Morata entered the José Zorrilla press room speaking for the team, looking the part of captain and insisting that he would love it to "be his year", but that what is really important are "the collective titles" both with the national team and with his club".

The national team captain spoke about his good form, "it's a question of confidence, I've played a lot of games in a row and I've started a lot of games. I'm feeling good and I'm happy. Before, I was worried about a lot of things that I didn't have control over. We have a good working atmosphere and that makes us feel good.
 

On young breakthrough star Lamine Yamal, Morata commented that "he plays like he's 27 instead of 16, it's amazing. You have to congratulate all the coaches he has had in his career. He's a very mature boy, he has an incredible future ahead of him. Everything good that happens to him will also be good for the Spanish national team. Although he also had words of praise for Rodrigo Riquelme and stated that he helps all the new players and that "they have great futures in front of them because they are already playing for Spain". "I wouldn't like to be coach and have to pick one over the other", he responded to the insistent questions about his teammates.

When asked about the rest of the Spain squad, the captain confirmed that the best thing to do is to create "a good unit" that "feel as much like a united team as possible".

Regarding the armband, he explained that it is "a tremendous source of pride for me" and thanked both his teammates and all the coaches he has had for the national team.

Álvaro Morata was also asked if he feels he plays for the best national team in the world and he claimed that he does, explaining it is the one he represents. He praised the team, stressing that "we have started a cycle that is already successful, whatever happens at the European Championships. The Nations League was very important and we have created a fantastic group".

"I enjoy every day as if it were my last", concluded the captain, alluding that he tries to enjoy every minute. He demonstrates his commitment by saying that at home "he doesn't even have time to use his mobile phone" and that he is "completely focused on his family and work".