Cesar Azpilicueta says he is excited by Spain's young players . Spain is preparing to win their second World Cup in Qatar .
Cesar Azpilicueta, a former Spain defender, said Saturday that the squad's hardworking young players made him excited as La Roja prepares to claim their second World Cup title.Luis Enrique has recruited many young stars into his squad, including Ansu Fati, Nico Williams, and Yeremy Pino, as well as teenagers Gavi and Pedri.Chelsea captain Diego Morata, 33, said he enjoys watching them play and is blown away by their courage and commitment, as they have adapted to top-level football.It's a pleasure to see this readiness for their age, Azpilicueta said on Saturday.
Some of them have already participated in the Euros or the Nations League.At 18 years old, they are competing in the World Cup.Azpilicueta, a 19-year-old Barcelona defender, will join the squad in Doha on Saturday afternoon to replace injured left-back Jose Gaya, who made his Spain debut in 2013 under World Cup-winning boss Vicente del Bosque in a friendly in Doha.We all had a sad day yesterday, and now we will do our part for him, because he's a big loss on and off the field, and with the under-21 side, he's been strong, is fast, and the team will welcome him from the first minute, said the 2010 World Cup winner.Much as I've never been able to play at the height I did with Chelsea in the national team, he added.