Joan García discussed Barcelona's high defensive line and his return to Spain's squad after missing the previous international break in an interview with Mundo Deportivo. Spain travel to Prague to face the Czech Republic before taking on England at Wembley.
Barcelona's style demands concentration
The 25-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper said: "Our style of play requires the goalkeeper to have complete concentration and attention, so that he can help the team in every possible way. I feel comfortable in this role, and I like helping my teammates in various situations. It is true that the matter involves a big risk, but it has ultimately proven to be worth it, and I am happy to be able to contribute."
More chances saved than errors made
On the risks of constantly advancing off his line, García said: "I do not think about the present moment as much as I focus on giving the best I have. It is true that some things may happen sometimes that I do not want, but I believe that thinking well about the matter leads you to a positive outcome most of the time, because you will save far more chances than the errors you will commit."
Back with Spain's goalkeepers
García said: "I believe this reflects the quality of the work being done in Spain's youth academies. Álvaro has now joined us too, and he is a wonderful goalkeeper who is proving his worth. I am extremely happy to share the dressing room with them and to train alongside them, because that helps me to keep developing."
On Unai Simón's speech at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, when the goalkeeper dedicated words to him and David, García said: "Our reaction was wonderful. In the end, it is not only about what happens on the pitch, but about the people and the relationships we build off it. I believe our relationship is wonderful and special, and David and I were extremely happy, as if we had won the award ourselves. I see that this says a lot about the characters of the three of us."
Spain targets progress and an unbeaten record
García said: "The goal is clear, and it is to win the matches and to continue progressing in the UEFA Nations League, as well as to keep our record free of defeats. It is a wonderful and exciting challenge, and it deserves for us to give everything we have in order to achieve it."
