Ran it through my Miami Spanglish translator:
How would you analyze the season that Newcastle is having?
The Premier League is tight and is difficult to place towards the top of the table. We have won several important games and are now ninth. Our position is good and the next two games we play in St. James Park. With three more games we will be safe, which is the main objective.
Do you think this team can get into the Europa League?
You never know but it is very difficult. That was the first goal of the season, but the reality is different. Today it is very difficult to get into the Europa League. The playing squad has been left short with the lossess we've had.
Do you think losing Andy Carroll to Liverpool will affect the team's progress?
Yes, but not only because of Carroll. He was a great striker for us, won all the aerial balls and was a key player for Newcastle. But other players are gone and we have a small squad. There are colleagues who made their debut in the Premiership this year and we have positions that have no back up. We all know that we have a small squad and if we want to play with "top" teams ... If we have any injuries to an important player, we will have problems. They have promised me that all of the Carroll money will be used to sign players. I hope that's the way it will be.
Speaking of Liverpool, the 'reds' have looked at you for next season ...
I have read in English newspapers that teams like Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa want me and that is flattering. They are big teams in England. Right now I'm happy at Newcastle but I do not close the door to anything. I love the fans here and the city. I have suffered with the team, with the relegation two years ago and have to be realistic. Newcastle is not acting right, they have made promises they have not kept and I am ambitious. I want to play in the Champions League, major competitions and to go to the Spanish team.
You have 16 months to complete your contract, Do you intend to stay in Newcastle?
I've always said I'm fine in this team. It is true that they have promised things and have not followed through. Like any player, I want to win titles not just stay up. I want to say to my children in the future I've played the Champions League or for the Spanish team. I am ambitious and I do not close the doors to anything.
Little by little, you are knocking on the door of the National Team, are you able to make the jump to "La Roja"?
I absolutely have the illusion of debuting for the senior national team. I work to get the chance someday. I want to be prepared to do well with La Roja. Right now it is complicated because they are staying with the team from the World Cup. That's fair. But I'm ready to jump in and have a good performance. I am one who thinks that through hard work, everything comes.
