Alexia Putellas: "I hope the next time I have to speak is on the pitch"

MADRID, 17 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Spanish international and FC Barcelona player Alexia Putellas has been emotional after receiving her second consecutive Ballon d'Or, something that she "didn't" think was "possible" due to the serious knee injury that caused her to miss the European Championship, and she hopes that the next time he has to speak "it will be in the field".

"I hope that the next time I have to speak it will be on the pitch again, winning the way I like it," he said after collecting his award. "On July 5 I broke my knee and I thought this would not be possible, I thought the most recent thing would be remembered, the European Championship," he added.

In addition, the Catalan confessed that she is not having a good time due to the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee that forced her to miss the continental event. "It's going well, but I don't want to cheat. I really miss those moments, feeling like a footballer and doing what I like the most," she said almost through tears. "Thanks to my family. We have been a few months that are not being as we want," she added.

Despite everything, the one from Mollet del Vallès was "very happy" to be able to "return" to the gala as the winner. "When we managed to win the first one a year ago, I decided to try to improve that year to put it at the service of the team. Seeing it rewarded in this way makes me proud. Without my teammates I wouldn't be here; some are present here, others in Barcelona... I really appreciate it, it's a privilege to be his partner," she stressed.

"Thanks to the coaching staff, the coach, who are committed to helping me improve. Thanks to the club, to the president, to all the people who work at the club. It is a privilege to play for Barça. past, with the two 'Champions' matches at the Camp Nou last year, with all the fans... It's impressive. Thank you very much for trusting me and for letting me be part of this project", he continued.

Finally, Putellas also remembered the English Federation (FA) and put it as an organizational reference. "My most sincere congratulations to the English Federation for the organization, for how they are having that impact with women's football in their country, they are an example for how they are doing it," she concluded.