Sevilla defender Vivian has become an important part of the Spanish team at this European Championship. In a joint interview at the European Championship media day, Vivian revealed his feelings about playing for his country and “defended” captain Morata from the pressure he carries.
Vivian played well against France and believes that the results are a product of the whole team’s effort. He said, “We feel great every day, but we haven’t won anything yet, so we have to work step by step, day by day, for the trophy we crave. We try not to think too much about what might happen and focus on the daily preparation. When we have free time, we try to relax and stay positive.”
Morata’s comments caused a media storm before the semi-finals, but Vivian chose to support his captain. He said, “It is an honour to be with Álvaro. He is our captain, and we couldn’t be more grateful. The way he defends is a reflection of his everyday life. No one is more committed than him. He ends almost every game in tears because he carries a lot of weight and wants everything to go well. He is the striker who goes up front, but he is also the first to defend.”
This European Championship, head coach De la Fuente has selected 9 players from the Basque Country for the national team squad. Vivian said, “I think it’s normal. Football is above any ideology. The love for football in the Basque Country is evident. Good football and players are highly valued in the Basque Country.”
Speaking about the two hot young wingers, Yamal and Nico Williams, Vivian did not hesitate to praise them, saying, “They are both phenomenal players who have brought us a lot of joy.”
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