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Villa and Puyol in Kiev to support Spain
Jul 1, 2012 10:15:00 AM
The Barcelona and La Roja stalwarts have arrived in Ukraine to cheer their national team to victory in their Euro 2012 final against Italy
Carles Puyol and David Villa landed in Kiev yesterday as they joined the Spain national team in their last preparations ahead of the Euro 2012 final.| Spain v Italy preview |
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The Barcelona players, both unable to take part in the tournament because of injury woes, headed to Ukraine to show support to their team-mates as they get ready to take on Italy. Victory will ensure an historical treble - winning two Euros consecutively with a World Cup in between.
"We are delighted with the arrival of Puyol and Villa," Spain coach Del Bosque told Marca on Saturday.
"We are trying to make this squad a proper team. It is very positive to see them join us and we appreciate it. Despite being on vacation, they came and I am sure their presence will give some additional encouragement to all of us."
Villa, 30, is Spain's all-time goalscorer and had to sit out of Euro 2012 after breaking his tibia during the Club World Cup in December of last year, while Puyol, 34, had to cancel his appearance in the tournament with a knee injury picked up playing for Barcelona.
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