20 March 2023 It is the date when the change in the Spanish team began. Luis de la Fuente will begin to fulfill his duties again a Red coach with his own ideas and personality.
It’s not a revolution in the way you work, Despite 15 changes compared to the World Cup rosterGerard Moreno is replaced by Borja Iglesias and Pedri is replaced by Yéremy Pino, but the Riojan coach’s diverse ‘script’ will be appreciated.
The nuances are different and distinguishable Seven main points where de la Fuente will differ from Luis Enrique. This first week of work in Las Rozas and the conclusion of the match against Norway in Malaga on Saturday will serve to capture these developments more concretely.
1-Motivation factor
Luis Enrique was very sincere in his speeches.. After giving tactical instructions, He was too energetic to cheer for his players.. Nothing was saved. His gestures and messages had a noticeable charge that permeated the players. He’s a character tech and it showed.
De la Fuente strongly believes in deep sentences. He likes to make a special sentence for each occasion. he is a very religious person and in many cases he is inspired by his faith to express his speech. Try to reach the hearts of the players from the word. think about it emotional part This should be taken care of as well as tactics.
2-Training method
Luis Enrique He implemented very innovative and amazing systems. From building scaffolding to starting and eventually communicating with his players on radios in sessions. Football players put on headphones to listen to their slogans. He also set up a giant screen for some sessions in Las Rozas. to see and correct tactical actions on the spot.
De la Fuente is more traditional in the way it works. The Federation’s methodology is modern at the level of analysis and medical control of players.but it does not reach the end of Asturias. The sessions are so fun the coach allows him to draw attention with his slogans.
3-Tactics
Luis Enrique was uncompromising 4-3-3.. There was no other tactical system in his plan. It was inflexible and the team sometimes had no alternatives. Against any opponent, he proposed the same game system, with its own nuances, to which the selected football players can contribute.
De la Fuente played 4-2-3-1 more often. He understands that the idea is more important than the drawing and the goal is to dominate the opponent with the ball. The central midfielder is a key figure, accompanied by another half that is a little more free and constructive. From here, there are four football players who have a clear offensive profession, but also need to work. He likes the fake ‘9’ but the outfits don’t hurt him if he has to play with a born striker. Examples include Joselu and Borja Iglesias.
4-Discipline
Luis Enrique was a solid coach, and in that way too. Not only with his behavior on the field, but also with his behavior off the field.. If he puts a cross on a football player he will not return to La Roja, this is for example after a bad match with Nacho against England or With Fabián after the Eurocup.
De la Fuente also has a lot of personality and if it needs some reprimand it won’t be cut. But, not such high bills. He had differences with Asensio after he stopped participating in the U21 Euro Cup, but he also took him to the Olympic Games. Unai Simon also went to the bench. down there after some mistakes and he called it too for Tokyo 2020.
5-Technical structure
Luis Enrique had a very closed band. Psychologist Joaquin Valdes, He has accompanied him since his time at Barça B and later joined him. physical trainer Rafael Pol. They were his most loyal collaborators. They were joined by Aitor Unzué as analyst. The march of Jesus Casas. Dealing with Asturian has taken a lot of wear and tear at times, and as was particularly striking, the numbers on his technical team have taken a leap. goalkeepers direction case what happened to the date Ochotorena to José Sambade, which lasted barely a few months before Juanjo González arrived.
De la Fuente is more permeable to Federation workers.. He’s used to changing seconds and had Santi Denia or Julen Guerrero in different stages of ’21, for example. Second, for example, Pablo will be Amo, already working with the under’18 team in the Federation. He likes to exchange ideas and advice with his colleagues. Obviously, pay close attention to the goalie coach, Miguel Angel Spaindue to the degree of expertise required in this field.
6- Dealing with the media
Luis Enrique was often defensive in front of the media.. Although he tried to soften his volcanic character, it was obvious that he did not feel very comfortable and there were tense scenes. Psychologist Joaquin Valdes, He accompanied him in appearances and prepared them for him. He has come to the point of separating himself from the traditional media with his ‘broadcasts’ during the World Cup, seeking more direct communication without the irritating questions of journalists.
De la Fuente aims to be more natural and close. Even when he greets reporters by name in Sub’21, he acts like this and wants to show himself as he is. There is no problem in relations with the press. seeking good harmony with the environment. It’s a form of existence that he may have to shape if the media launch the attack, as it happened to him on his first list with Sergio Ramos.
7-Corporate
Luis Enrique stuck to his job and spent hours in the Las Rozas office. or by telematic meetings, but football was his only occupation. He did not attend promotional events and a few corporate events. Nor did he go to stadiums to watch many matches, only on exceptional occasions such as the King’s Cup final or tournaments such as the Arab Super Cup organized by the Federation.
De la Fuente internalized the sense of belonging to the Federation more. and she understands that she must represent him when necessary. He often goes to the stadiums to watch the matches live. His discourse is also more institutional. She opened a press conference defending the coach of the women’s team in her own time. Jorge Vildaor at the last press conference, He sided with the Federation in the ‘Negreria case’.