Vicente Del Bosque: Lithuania Pitch Not Good Enough

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has spoken of his disapproval of the pitch that will host his side’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania on Tuesday, AS reports.

The World Cup-winning coach is not at all impressed with the field at the Darius and Stasys Steponas Girenas Stadium in Kaunas.

“The field is not good,” Del Bosque said.

“If it is not in good condition to play football, you should not play. But if we do we will try to be positive and adapt to the pitch. However, it is not good for them or for us,” he continued.

The Spaniard was quick to clear the Lithuanian Football Federation of blame, attributing the poor conditions of the pitch to the harsh winter the European minnows have suffered.

La Furia Roja’s coach, who admitted to being concerned for the welfare of his players, said he will nevertheless approach the qualifier as per usual, fielding the same XI that narrowly defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 on Friday.

Despite sitting six points clear at the top Group I, Del Bosque was keen to remind his players that qualification had not yet been obtained.

“We are favorites, but we come to play an important game with all humility.”