Sevilla's Navas: I Would Love To Play For Spain

Therapy to overcome home-sickness is working slowly for Jesus Navas as he continues to dream of playing for Spain, but he will not be rushed into anything at the moment.

Jesus Navas, Sevilla (Marca)
Sevilla star Jesus Navas has revealed that he is working hard to overcome his home-sickness in order to be able to play for Spain, but is not prepared to rush into committing himself to anything.

The 23-year-old's anxiety disorder has prevented from playing for La Furia Roja before now and has also meant that his club have not had to worry about his desire to join one of Europe's major clubs.

Now though, Navas is undergoing counselling to try and help him cope with his fear of being away from his home and family for too long and he believes the therapy is slowly working.

"It would be the best thing ever to play for Spain, but I have to remain calm," he told Marca.

"I am doing well and am better although I do have to stay relaxed. I am coping with things step-by-step and that is what I have to continue to do.

"Going to join the national team is the maximum for any player, but I must take my time."

While playing for Spain may not yet be a reality, Navas is impressing for Sevilla in his more advanced role following the sale of Dani Alves last summer.

"I am really enjoying things and every player knows how important it is that we all contribute. It is also vital that every player is happy and we all are," he added.

Lucas Brown, Goal.com

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