La Furia Roja Daily–May 21–Maradona Supports, Why no Bojan and Who is Cazorla?

May 21st, 2008 | by: Ryan |

Maradona Supports La Furia

I find the normal Spanish dailies to be rather comical, as they are constantly trying to dig up any sort of material on the Spanish national team since the end of the La Liga season.

Today, in Marca Spain apparently gained the support of in my opinion, the best player in football history. Diego Maradona.

Maradona, speaking at the Cannes film festival, said ‘I will support Spain with all my heart.’

Who is Cazorla?

I have to admit, when I saw the list of Luis Aragones I was surprised with the ’signing’ of Cazorla to the roster. I was originally upset to not see Bojan, but understand why.

Cazorla was a huge signing to the squad, since he is currently uncapped in the Spanish squad. This year he played 35 games and scored 5 goals.

Marca has him listed as a midfielder, but I know he has played forward with Villarreal. That would be his best bet to see any sort of time in the Eurocup, since he would be playing behind Dani Güiza, Torres, Sergio Garcia and David Villa.

In an article on the reliable (cough cough) Goal.com, Cazorla gives the credit for his call-up to Villarreal, saying “Luis has noticed that Villarreal have had a great season. Three of us are coming from there and it is a credit to the club,”

Now, some people are wondering why Bojan didn’t make the trip. Bojan actually asked himself to be left out of the lineup, citing fatigue.

I’m thinking it may be a bit more though. From the get-go of the season Bojan has been followed so closely and his every move scrutinized. For the almost 18 year old (August 28, only one day before my birthday) to get out on a national stage, especially in the European Championship, it would be quite the experience, but both in a positive and in a negative way.

For all of the hype he’s received this season, he still is a kid, anyway we look at it. For a kid to have that type of pressure on him at such a young age, there are some serious consequences.

What does everyone else think? Should Bojan have made the trip? Or is it a good thing to stay

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corey

It seems logical to not take Bojan if he cant handle the pressure. Football is played for fun at his age, he does not have the maturity to be a full fledged international yet in my opinion, and if he wont have fun playing at the Euro’s and will be more concerned with pressure then he should stay home and rest.

Cazorla isnt a bad pick, but if your going to bring an inexperienced winger to the Euros, why not someone with a future on the national team like Mata, Jesus Navas, Capel or hell even try out yet another central midfielder like Javi Martinez. Aragones missed the chance to bring some younger guys along that would help integrate them for the future tournaments, and thats to bad.
http://www.forzafutbol.com elisa

I’m a little worried about Bojan and his loyalties and commitment but he is very young, so give our future star a break.

I am happy about the newbies Cazorla and Sergio Garcia, but who knows if the old coot will play them. They will be hungry, tho.

I miss Ximo/Joaquin and his big mouth.

Why no Diego Capel? Why no Aitor Ocio and Amorebieta?

Too many Los Che, which kinda worries me. Especially in defense.

Glad to see Palop get his due, though late.

And honestly Ryan, I don’t give a toss what Maradona thinks of La Furia. It’s just a good laff.
Jason Lujan

I think they should have given jesus navas an oppurtunity
Paul

As a Canadian with Spanish descent I watched Spain at the U-20 World Cup last year and was incredibly impressed with the defensive play of Gerard Pique. Spain is a side that consistently is weak at the back line, and I would have loved to see him with a role in this team. His defensive presence is huge, and his ability to put the ball in the other teams net, especially on set pieces, makes him someone Spain could build a championship team around. Since I have started watching Spain have never had a bonafide top-quality centre back. He is it.
Paul from Canada