Alexia Putellas, after enduring a long recovery from an ACL injury that kept her out of the last European Championship, feels she has become a stronger player. The Barcelona midfielder, now 31, has returned to form, scoring 22 goals this season. She articulates a sense of growth through her struggles, emphasizing the importance of understanding herself and her game better. As Spain heads into the Euros, Putellas is focused on contributing to her team's success while relishing the opportunity to compete at this level once again.
"I am a better Alexia now," she told reporters from Spain's headquarters in Madrid before the team relocates to its base in Lausanne next week.
"At the end of the day, I believe all suffering helps you evolve as a person and as an athlete."
"I know how to manage tough moments better now and how to enjoy the good ones, too."
"I've had this tournament on my mind after getting injured the day before the last Euros."
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