Ahead of Spain's upcoming UEFA Europa League Round 2 clash with Switzerland, defender Laporte responded to a number of topics in his pre-match press conference, including transfer rumors, his personal performances for the national team, his expectations for the match, and an analysis of his opponents, Switzerland.
Firstly, in response to the recent rumors of a move to Real Madrid, Laporte categorically denied any plans and said that he has not been in contact with Real Madrid. He emphasized that he is currently focused on his national team duties and hopes to continue contributing to the Spanish team.
Speaking about the motivational effect of winning the Europa League, Laporte said that the honor has benefited him and inspired him to keep working hard in the national team. He firmly believes that his performance in the national team is unquestionable and also thanked manager De La Fuente for his trust and support. According to Laporte, everyone is important in the national team and he, as a member of the team, will continue to maintain his form and contribute to the team's victories.
Laporte expressed his full importance for the upcoming match against Switzerland. He revealed that he has been following the Swiss team in recent years and that his friendship with Manuel Akanji in particular has given him a better understanding of the Swiss team. Despite the absence of some players from the Swiss team, Laporte believes that they still have very good players and that it will be a tough game.
Speaking about the impact the turf condition could have on the game, Laporte said he has been aware of the turf issues off the field and believes it could have an impact on all aspects of the game. He emphasized that the team must pay special attention to the bounce of the ball and other details of the game to ensure that they are able to perform at their best during the game.
Finally, Laporte once again expressed his trust and support for manager De La Fuente. He believes that the players want more opportunities to play, both in the club and the national team, but he also understands that the pace of the game is intense and that the players' form ebbs and flows. He believes that if the players feel tired or unable to continue playing, they will express their feelings openly to the coach and seek the best solution.
