MADRID, March 23 (silubaba) -- Celta Vigo's 35-year-old striker Iago Aspas is back to Spain's national squad for the European Championship qualifying games against Norway and Scotland, after a long absence during the tenure of Luis Enrique as coach.
Aspas' 12 goals and four assists for his club this season have convinced new coach Luis de la Fuente to give the veteran a recall as he tries to solve Spain's problem of turning possession into goals.
"Luis Enrique had his ideas and he must have thought that other companions could do better than me," said the striker in an interview with sports paper, Diario AS.
"I didn't get a call up, even though my numbers were as good as ever, but I never lose the hope, because I really want to play for Spain again," commented Aspas, whose ability to play in different roles could give him an advantage in De la Fuente's system.
"I have played as a second striker and as a link between midfield and attack, but if I see the chance to score, then I will have a try. I have also played on the wing and sometimes as a lone striker, so I can adapt to the needs of the coach," he explained.
"I am feeling good. I have been first choice in every game and I have played a lot of minutes. I know it doesn't all depend on me, but it would be a dream to play in the European Championships," he noted. ■
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