Vicente Del Bosque : "We're Not Invincible"

Spain head coach Vicente Del Bosque spoke to the media on Friday, 24 hours ahead of his team's 2010 World Cup qualifier against Turkey. Del Bosque spoke modestly and admitted that his team wasn't invincible. The former Real Madrid boss didn't hide his excitement to be returning to the Santiago Bernebau and commented that the match-up against Turkey will be a very tough game.

The Spanish National Football Team head coach Vicente Del Bosque held a press conference today in Madrid, ahead of tomorrow evening's 2010 World Cup Group 5 qualifier match against Turkey.

At the beginning of the press conference, Del Bosque was asked to comment about the fact that Spain hadn't lost a single game since November 2006. "One of our obligations is to remember this, but my players know that we are not invincible," replied the experienced coach.

"We will need to work very hard to win, especially against a team like Turkey," continued Vicente Del Bosque. He then stated that all of the players in his squad were fit to play in tomorrow evening's match-up. "So we can field the starting eleven that we believe in," he commented.

When asked to comment about his opponents, Vicente Del Bosque stated that the Turkey's level of football was very high. "They know how to keep possession of the ball and they are a very energetic and very strong team," he said. "It will be a very tough match," added Del Bosque.

"Turkey currently sits 11th in the FIFA World Rankings," stated Del Bosque. "Turkish football has recently made very big progress on club level. We will play against a strong team and it will be a difficult match," repeated the head coach.

The former Real Madrid manager then stated that tomorrow evening's match would be a very special occasion for him, as he will coach a team at the Santiago Bernebau for the first time in six years. "I have unforgettable memories at the Bernebau, but for now those are only anecdotes," said Del Bosque, keeping a clear mind on tomorrow's important qualifier.

Turkish journalists then asked Vicente Del Bosque what he thought about the current situation of Fenerbahçe manager Luis Aragones. "He's an extraordinary coach," replied Del Bosque and added that he believed his compatriot will be successful at Fenerbahçe. Vicente Del Bosque lastly added that he still roots for Beşiktaş in the Turkcell Süper Lig.