2023-09-11 21:14:28
Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish coach, He had to face another delicate press conference before the match against Cyprus with the resignation of Luis Rubiales still very recent. The coach, in a relaxed and calm tone, avoided adding fuel to the fire and reiterated in his speech “respect for Mr. Rubiales’ decision.”
Regarding his relationship with the former president, he explained that “I haven’t called him“after his resignation, but he recalled that his career in the national team goes far beyond the stage of the Motril leader: “I have been in the Federation for 11 years, almost 12. I have lived a lot, I am a soccer coach and I am in the place where you would like to be all the coaches in Spain. I am privileged, I am happy, and I am grateful to everyone who has helped me. It is well born to be grateful”.
Assertive
De la Fuente vindicated his figure and recalled that “I have been in football for 40 years, I have been on the pitch, offices and now on the bench, I will have some experience…”.
Regarding the election of a new president, the coach pointed out that “the calmer we professionals are, the better. I don’t know the legislation. If we have the opportunity, God willing, to be at Euro 2024, we will only think about the tournament.”
His quiet press conference still hasn’t arrived, although the man from La Rioja highlighted that “I handle the foreign noise that is heard out there well and it doesn’t worry me, I focus on what I can control.”
Defense of Unai Simón
Regarding proper names, De la Fuente defended Unai Simón after his mistake against Georgia. “Unai has a fantastic behavior, he won the Nations League and was the best player in the final. In the last game, he gave a goal assist, starting with Gayà and the final pass to Nico. There is no debate in the goal. “We have the three best goalkeepers in the world, of a similar level and we are calm with Unai.”
The joy of Lamine Yamal
De Lamine Yamal commented that “it is very easy to integrate into this team, it is a happy, funny boy and the people in this group are generous.” The coach advised him that “Be calm to develop your power. A career also has saw teeth and you have to accept them. “We are delighted with his football and human ability.”
Regarding the care they will take with him so that a case of injuries like Pedri’s is not repeated, De la Fuente commented that “Players’ health is always given prioritybut you have to know how to live with injuries, they are part of football, they help you be a better professional and person. We must be patient with Lamine, it will have its peaks. It is the subjective vision that the coach must have.”
Ferran Torres’ self-esteem
He also spoke about Ferran Torres and his return to La Roja. The coach understands that the Valencian “He needed a boost of self-esteem, he is a very important player for Spanish football. “He’s not going to waste the opportunity.”
Fabián Ruiz, meanwhile, was the player who appeared behind the coach and avoided entering the rag with Luis Enriquehis current coach at PSG and who stopped calling him up for Spain after the 2021 Euro Cup. Fabián threw balls away and clarified that “I have not spoken with him about this issue, in Spain there are many good players and he called others.”
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Today, The Andalusian said he felt “the coach’s support” at PSG. even if he is not playing “every minute, I work for it, I am happy showing my football.”
Regarding the ‘Rubiales case’ He said that “we were not aware, but we found out at night about his decision and we respected it. In the statement we said what we thought, we thought about the aspect that matters, which is the match against Cyprus. It is very important, we have to win, because not being in the Euro Cup doesn’t enter your head.”
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