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Pedro’s frustration at lack of action for Spain comes out
Posted On Jun 20 2016
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After stating he was considering leaving France.
Meanwhile the Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez has also sought to distance himself from speculation of a return to Barcelona this summer, saying any such event would be “almost impossible” despite appearing to be courting the attention of his former club earlier in the week. But was unused in the 3-0 thumping of Turkey, with Silva and Nolito preferred on the wings by Del Bosque.
Dermot Corrigan is a Madrid-based football writer who covers La Liga and the Spain national team for ESPN FC. Expressing a desire to leave, if he remains unused.
The latest self-imposed calamity from the Tenerife-born player, is causing all manner of bother in the Spanish press.
“I apologise if anyone has taken it badly, to the fans, I have spoken with the coach and the players, the most important thing is that we are confident and calm”. I am delighted to be here with Spain. It is a dream to be at the Euros, ‘ he said. “I think his conscience got the better of him a little bit and he just showed a reality of what the 12 players who are not playing all feel”, Del Bosque told reporters.
“From what I’ve seen and how they have played their opening two games, Croatia are one of the best teams in the competition”.
“Admittedly it seemed like I was going back this summer, but I have a contract with Chelsea, I’ve only been there for a year and it’d be very hard for [a return] to happen”.
“I had other expectations when I arrived here”.
“But I can only repeat that I am delighted to be here”. I just wanted to explain my situation. “I am not apologising, I would say the same again”.
Those victories have secured Spain’s place in the knock-out stages but in order to ensure they finish atop Group D and avoid a potential last 16 clash against Italy, they still require to at least draw their final game with Croatia in Bordeaux on Tuesday.
Spain winger Pedro has apologised to his teammates after he suggested he was unhappy with his role in the squad.
