David Raya: ‘We are a family, much more than just a team’.

When asked about what he still shares in common with the goalkeeper who left Spain many years ago, David Raya began the press conference talking about ‘the same excitement’.

🗣️ @daviidraya1, guardameta internacional: "Llevo ocho internacionalidades y varios partidos seguidos que me hacen estar con ritmo para el equipo".

➡️ "Estamos en un buen momento y queremos seguir ganando partidos".#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/sQPlLc8hit

— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 14, 2024

‘Both the team and myself are in good form, we are helping the national team to win games and keep on moving forward,’ said the Arsenal goalkeeper. He added: ‘The most important thing is tomorrow's game, we have to try to get three points. 

‘The work the manager has done since he arrived is impeccable. I think we are all very happy with him,’ said Raya.

🗣️ @daviidraya1, guardameta internacional: "El jugar bien con los pies es un atributo que va evolucionando muchísimo. El fútbol ha cambiado en los últimos años".

➡️ "Creo que es una faceta que es importante, pero no creo que sea primordial".#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/2jp9q6lXwP

— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 14, 2024

When speaking about Spain’s rising star, Yamine Lamal, Raya enthused, ‘he's a genius, touched by a wand, he's a great player, he has something special. I understand the comparisons but we have to let him enjoy football because he is very young. The Arsenal and Spain goalkeeper was full of praise for Lamine Yamal.

On the match against Serbia, David Raya said: ‘They made it very difficult for us on their pitch, we have to be alert on set pieces’: 

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