David Silva hits out at Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque

20 September 2011 14:13
Manchester City midfielder David Silva has put his Spain career in jeopardy after a rant about coach Vicente Del Bosque.[LNB]The world and European champions have already qualified for Euro 2012 but Silva reckons he will play no part in Poland and Ukraine next summer.[LNB]Silva has not been a regular starter under Del Bosque and the 25-year-old said: 'The decision will be the coach's but I doubt I'll have a role in Euro 2012.'[LNB] Euro vision: David Silva does not rate his chances of playing for Spain next year[LNB]The 25-year-old was dropped after Spain's opening 2010 World Cup tie, a 1-0 loss to Switzerland. [LNB]Though Spain went on to win the tournament Silva played only a further four minutes against Germany in the semi-finals.   [LNB]Since the World Cup he has scored in friendlies against Mexico and Colombia and in qualifiers against Lithuania and Liechtenstein but Del Bosque has surplus of outstanding midfielders including Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas and Juan Mata.   [LNB] World beaters: Vicente Del Bosque led Spain to glory at South Africa 2010[LNB]Silva, who has 50 caps, said: 'I do not count on the confidence of the coach. When I was the only casualty of the defeat against Switzerland I thought it might be a state of fitness but after criticism of my performances the coach does not trust me.   [LNB]'Before that game I felt confident. I played regularly and had a place in the team but after losing to Switzerland everything began to change. I was a victim of the poor debut that we had in the World Cup.  [LNB] 'My team-mates are very good and whereas (previous coach) Luis Aragones trusted me, Del Bosque thinks differently.  [LNB] On form: Silva has made a superb start to the season with Manchester City[LNB]'Over the past year I've been feeling like a bit part player. I'll work hard to maintain my level with City but I doubt if I'll go to the European Championship finals.'   [LNB]Silva, who signed from Valencia in the summer of 2010, believes he is a better player in his second season in English football and has two goals to his name.   [LNB]He added: 'I'm much better prepared now for matches, more experienced. The game is much faster in England than in Spain and this has helped me develop my speed.   [LNB]'Last season we were a good team. This time we are much better.' [LNB] Daniele's De man for Mancini! Man City set to swoop for Roma star De RossiCity in ?100m bid to land the next Giggs as big spenders lift lid on plans for new complexContent Allardyce not planning loan move for Manchester City reject BridgeFulham 2 Manchester City 2: Aguero at the double but Zamora and Murphy blast backAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB]

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