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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Soldado: "A Spain-Brazil Confed Cup final would be great"

Roberto Soldado (Valencia, 1985) has a reason to be happy. He is currently first-choice striker for 'La Roja' and has got off to a magnificent start in the Confederations Cup. The forward is now dreaming of a Spain-Brazil final.
Question: This time last year you were sad about being left out of the squad for the Euros, but what a turn-around!
Answer: Last year I was unfortunately not selected. Now I have the opportunity to experience life in the squad from the inside. I've started matches and have had the chance to enjoy the team's success.
Q: What did you think when Del Bosque announced his preliminary squad, with three players still to be cut?
A: You question whether you're going to be left out again. I was realistic and knew there is strong competition in this team and especially for my position. I was waiting until the last minute to know if I was in or not.
Q: What did it feel like to score against Uruguay?
A: It gave me confidence and encouraged me to keep doing things well. I always want to show what I have inside.
Q: You've scored 12 goals in your last 11 games.
A: My form has been good over recent games. I had a bad patch from March to April, but it seems I've turned it around and I hope I can keep that going until the holidays.
Q: Is the debate over on the '9' and 'false 9' positions?
A: It's difficult to forget that debate. I'm sure the 'false 9' will be used again because it has been successful and the manager is aware of that. What us centre-forwards have to do is give him reasons to always use one of the three forwards.
Q: Who do you think will be in the final?
A: It would be great to face Brazil. I think everyone is dreaming about a final like that at the Maracaná. It's one of the first stadiums you hear about outside of Spain when you're young.
Q: Do you really enjoy things so much when you play for Spain?
A: I've got loads of teammates here who make you suffer in La Liga, but now it's great to be on their side. It's a dream for me to play alongside them. The way they play makes everything easier for those of us who are new to the set-up. You just have to try to play at the same level.
Q: Does starting against Uruguay and getting on the scoresheet make you feel like the first-choice forward?
A: Not at all. I want to help the team, work hard and help the side improve.
Q: You and Arbeloa are close friends. How is he in relation to what has been said about his relationship with Casillas?
A: He seems fine. Very relaxed. I can't see anything strange that will affect the squad. Álvaro and Iker respect each other and I'm sure that will continue.
Q: How would you describe your relationship with Arbeloa?
A: He's like a brother. He looked after me at Madrid B. Now that I've come into the Spain squad, he's a veteran. It's a great help for me that he's here. I get on really well with him and that makes everything much easier.
Q: What about Iker?
A: I've known him for a long time. He's always nice to me and that's important.

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