Age: "I think the youth of the players is positive, because of what they contribute to the group".

Method: "We give the players information the last day and it will be the same with Costa Rica. We've been practising all week possible situations in the match. It's going to be a very difficult match, we are aware of that, but we have illusions about winning this match".

Versatility: "We have quite a few players who can play comfortable in two or three positions. As a coach, I really like to have those possibilities and I don't rule them out during the World Cup".

Attitude: "The leader of any national team has to be the coach and of course I'm the leader of the national team. I'm the one who has to give solutions to the players. I'm in a perfect state of mind. I've already had the opportunity to experience football as a player and now, I want to do it as a coach”.

"All 26 called-up players are ready for Wednesday's match against Costa Rica".

Squad: "There's only one training session left before the first match. So far, they are all in good shape for tomorrow's match. In the case of Gayà, he would still be here if I had to make the decision with my heart, but that was best for the team because we need two left-backs in top condition. He has been very unlucky”.

Costa Rica: "They have a lot of experienced players in these competitions and they are going to make it difficult for us. We have to be very accurate”.

Preparation: "I think it has been beneficial to train fewer days than we usually do for these competitions. We want to reach the right level of activation".

Logistics: "For me, the high platform is a basic need, because I can see the movements of the players on the pitch with a better view. It's like a joke to me that this could cause controversy".

Starting lineup: The doubts I have are not physical or tactical, the training sessions are at a very high level because the players know that the victory is at stake. Tomorrow morning I will decide which players will make up the lineup".