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Xabi Alonso: We were not ready physically and mentally 

Xabi Alonso: We were not ready physically and mentally

19.06.2014

"Normally such periods ended with a defeat. Maybe we should think about the changes. The pain is very big. We weren't well prepared psychologically and physically, "admitted Xabi Alonso after dropping the Spanish World Cup in Brazil.

"We did not show our best side. The conditions were not the best possible. We played against strong rivals who held the games very well. We did not control the situation, like the previous championships. Holland and then Chile were better than we are. We made many mistakes football entirely. We were not that team that was ready to win every game, "commented Xabi Alonso.

"We want forgiveness from the fans. This team did not deserve that. We have to think about the future and the best that could happen. This is a severe blow for us and we have to accept it, "added the Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

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