Leicester City signed Ayoze Pérez from Newcastle United in the summer and the forward was one of their star players in their 9-0 away win over Southampton on Friday.
The 26-year-old and Jamie Vardy each scored a hattrick in the last league tie and with that, the former also opened his account for the Foxes in his ninth league appearance for his new club.
He spent five seasons with the Magpies, but managed to score 10 plus goals in the league only once (last season).
Over the last year or so, Pérez gave interviews to the Spanish media when he managed to impress for his club. One of the topics discussed was about his ambition of playing for Spain.
Having scored three goals against the Saints, the player has now spoken to Radio Marca on Monday. He remains optimistic to receive his first national team call-up soon.
“Well, I’m still waiting for that opportunity and fighting in a league as difficult and competitive as the Premier League. There are several factors that make me think that the opportunity may be near.”
Leicester are third in the table with 20 points, trailing leaders Liverpool by eights points and two points behind second place Manchester City.
Asked if Leicester are in the title race, Pérez responded: “Well, I think it would be unrealistic. City and Liverpool are at a great level and of course those two teams make a difference with the rest, they are a step above and that’s why I think it would be a bit unreal,”
“What is true is that we look forward to seeing ourselves in [qualifying] for Champions League.”
