''The absence of Bale is sensible, but for us it doesn't change anything. The Wales team that we have analysed is with Bale and with him they take more chances and their play is more vertical. If he doesn't play it's an absence that affects them.'' He explained.
In relation to the friendly, which takes place on Thursday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Luis Enrique gave it ''maximum impotance'', although nothing is at stake.
''We are in a pattern of not undervaluing any gamesm its an opportunity for the players to come together. Although its a friendly, we are taking it seriously in order to improve as a team,'' he said.
The coach also wanted to use the game to give opportunities to some players who aren't regulars with the national team, although he said he wouldn't make changes for changes' sake.
''It is not that we will be giving away opportunities, nor that the fringe players will play. Those that play well will get minutes, those that train well will get minutes. I want to see my players giving their best,'' he stated.