Striker Joselu opened the scoring for the Bulldogs just three minutes into the Spanish team's 4-1 away win over Switzerland in the UEFA Europa League match, and after the match he was interviewed by the media on behalf of the team to share his feelings and plans.
The deeper meaning of celebratory gestures
When asked about his celebration after scoring, Joselu said fondly, "That celebration was a thank you to the coach for choosing me. He expressed his trust in me before the Euros and this celebration was to show my gratitude. The coach's trust means a lot to me, it makes me more confident to face the game and makes me cherish every opportunity to play."
Ability to seize opportunities
Regarding his performance in the game where he always seized his chances, Joselu humbly said, "Everyone in the national team is very good, the coach did a very good job in allocating the playing time and our team work is also very good. I was able to score without the support of my teammates and the coach's guidance. I believe that as long as we are united, we can create more chances and achieve better results."
Resilience shown by the team
Reflecting on the whole game, Joselu lamented, "It was really a tough game, the team played one man short for 70 long minutes, but we showed amazing resilience and rich experience. Our teammates supported each other and worked together to achieve a good result. This spirit is a valuable asset for our team and the reason why we were able to persevere through the difficulties."
Career planning
Talking about the future, Joselu said, "I've been thinking a lot about career planning. A few weeks ago, there was talk of me retiring and now you are asking if I will play in the next World Cup. For me, the most important thing is to stay in good shape and contribute to the team. We will think about the UEFA Europa League matches first and then plan the future step by step. I believe that with experience and maturity of mind, I will be more clear about my position and goals. Whatever the future holds, I hope to continue to bring victories to the Spanish national team and more joy to the fans."
