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The coach Vicente del Bosque has been reported in Pedro Bernardo (Ávila) to Pep Guardiola progress alluding to is a "personal decision" that he understands: "The decision-understand and I wish him well."

Del Bosque has made these statements to journalists during the visit he made to this town of about 1,000 inhabitants, located south of the province of Ávila, where he has been invited by the Council to meet these people and participate in a talk.

The national team has done a tour of this town known as "El balcón del Tiétar" and signed in the Book of the City, referred to farewell Guardiola, without going into too much detail because it is "a personal decision ". "What you do is well done," he added, and then, after being asked if he understands the decision made by saying: "Of course I understand and I wish him well." "It has taken a decision as barcelonista and nothing but accept what he has done, because he has done from the heart and from what he thinks is best for him and for Barcelona," has held national football coach, after City Council receive a gift with typical local products. On the contrary, has refused to comment on the appointment of Tito Vilanova as his successor in office, because he said not to be "no one to enter the clubs own decisions."

As to whether the elimination of Barça and Real Madrid in the semifinals of the Champions benefit or harm the Spanish National Team, Vicente del Bosque has been emphatic in stating that "undoubtedly damaging" to the national team. "I wish I would have continued and both teams have played in the final," he argued Del Bosque, who considered that both teams "have deserved it."

It has also considered a "surprise" that this would not have occurred because his point of view "are the best." In his opinion, "not the same train to let go during the season, to be ready until the last day to the final of the Champions", reflected on the impact that the elimination of Madridistas and barcelonistas in this international competition on Selecting performance. (via SPORT)

Vicente del Bosque said that a hypothetical Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barça "not detrimental to the team," as the national team players are ready "to win some and lose others."

"Beyond the selection is Spanish football. We enjoy repeat a difficult time because there are currently five teams in the semifinals of European competitions and the selection does not play anything there. Whatever happens will not affect anything in the selection "said Del Bosque.

"We want to be a European Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​because it will not hurt the team knowing that some will win and others lose. Players are ready for that," admitted the coach during the talk 'Gdansk with La Roja, which was presented the city where the team played their first three games of the group stage.

Del Bosque did not want to forward names squad for the championship which will give the May 15 and said that David Villa, currently recovering from a serious injury with his club, FC Barcelona, ​​could enter "always in a position to compete. "

"The question of Villa la we all have time to get well, is a special, exceptional and will always be in perfect condition and can compete. Last year we had an example with three players like Andrés Iniesta, Cesc Fábregas and Fernando Torres, endured until the end with some assurance that they were good and right ", he confessed.

"The process is the need to be and the doctors will tell us who are in the best conditions. What is clear is that as of May 30 we are all together we will prepare the best possible way to adapt and take the best participation in the Euro, "he said.

"The names we have them stuck in your head, master, we know by heart that potentially can come and take the decision on May 15," said Del Bosque, who subsequently relaxed in tone, it recognized that "does not" know any word in Polish.

"I know no word in Polish for years with Real Madrid played a European Cup match against Stal Mielek and I remember famous players that in that decade were brilliant," he said.

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Vicente Del Bosque, Spanish coach, brought the good of Spanish football at club level that the Spanish team, to ensure that it is "looking forward to Real Madrid and Barcelona reach the Champions League final," although disruptive to the concentration prior to Euro .

The chances of repeating Barcelona in the Champions League title, cause the date of the Copa del Rey final point to May 25, five days after the Spanish that focus on La Ciudad del Fútbol. Del Bosque is facing a problem and prepare a list of extra players to strengthen the many absences of players from FC Barcelona set over Athletic Club de Bilbao.

"If it comes to Barcelona in the Champions League final can not play five days before the Copa final I have not participated in that case but has long been talked about the possibility of playing on 20, but depends on the draw Champions League semi-finals and can not wait. A final of Copa process takes places, stage and cities. it's a mess, "admitted Del Bosque.

"What I'm looking forward to is that Real Madrid and Barcelona reach the Champions League final. Seek from our first day in the best position to reach the Euro and never hear me complain about inadequate concentration," he added.

The Spanish coach sees no evil in the clubs and resigns himself to the lack of dates in the calendar. "We all care for the selection, the clubs have their competitions."

"I would prefer to have more time but everything is very tight. There are clubs that can play Champions League final and the timing is impossible. No one is against the selection. We must be in that job boom stage. Dutifully not be aid selection but collaborate on aid. And the clubs try to do, "he said. (via MD)

The Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque believes that the final of the Copa del Rey between Barça and Athletic should be played in the "framework that can be pretty".

In presenting the Spain-Venezuela friendly to be played Feb. 29 in the Rose Garden, Malaga, Del Bosque said he has "taken an opinion" on the stadium should host the Cup final and, if any , "obviously" not be pronounced. "A cup final is the most interesting game to play, the more appealing to different interests, and therefore the best possible framework is desirable," said national coach, but noted that "a question of the Federation, in that it is moving, as well as the clubs themselves. "

Cree as to which team is going to be the champion league, Del Bosque declined to comment and stated only that it can only "compare some facts: that Madrid is ten points behind Barcelona, ​​which these days are many points, but there is still a lot of competition ahead. "

As for the numerous physical problems of some of the important men of the selection, as Xavi, Vicente del Bosque said that, within three months of the season remaining, is concerned about all the players who can be summoned to the tournament. "We have a concern, of course, the status of all players, not especially Xavi, but of all those potentially" can be selected, said Del Bosque, who reiterated that the final list for the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine "becomes on 15 May. "

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The coach is optimistic about the recovery of 'El Guaje', although his participation will depend on "whether a game has been able to play before the competition".

David Villa has fought against the clock since breaking the tibia in Japan in December. The Asturian is well under way, but their participation in this summer's Euro today is unknown. Yesterday, the Spanish coach, Vicente Del Bosque said in an interview with the program "Reserved Space" on Canal + League is optimistic about his recovery, "we have little time to experiment with players, we will support in the past. The optimism about recovery is great, but we have to wait and see what he says and if you have played a game before the competition, "said the coach. About Pep Guardiola, who opted for the vote as the best coach world, Del Bosque insisted that "I like and I like his image, speak well of him does not mean to speak ill of anyone, is one of the coaches that gives prestige to our profession."


As for the possibility that the Barca players arrive tired at the European Championship, the coach was adamant, "Barça takes up a lot of games, but his training comes through the competition, will be fine," and once again showed Sergio Busquets his weakness to "I admire him, as once admired Fernando Redondo, because in my time I would have liked to play like them."

Anecdotally, the coach explained that some months after winning the World Cup in South Africa, was presented in Las Rozas the Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk to greet Forest and in a way, apologize for having accused the referee of the final Spanish victory. For his part, Salamanca said his coaching career will end when detach completely from the Spanish Football Federation, with which it has not yet renewed. (via SPORT)

Vicente del Bosque, Spanish coach lamented the serious injury of Barcelona striker David Villa, who could miss the European Championship in June.

"It's inevitable. Some heal sooner and some take longer. The news is very bad, bad luck, by the principal, who is harmed and who is injured. And with the Euro put into perspective, of course is also a very bad news, "Del Bosque admitted to 'Cadena COPE'.

Villa broke the tibia in his left leg in the Club World Cup and there is speculation that the worst might be about six months without playing, so that virtually be dismissed the next tournament.

The Spanish coach is due to give his squad for the tournament on May 15. (via SPORT)