The La Roja coach speaks at the press conference ahead of the match against Scotland next Thursday in Seville.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente spoke this Wednesday ahead of the match against Scotland at La Cartuja in Seville, for the group stage of the qualifiers on the road to the 2024 European Championship.
The line-up of the Spanish national team vs. Scotland from the qualifying phase for the German Euro 2024: starting XI, call-ups and replacement bench
In his appearance, the coach referred to the possibility of Brahim Díaz choosing to play for the Moroccan national team. In that sense, De la Fuente was forceful: “As far as I know he wants to play for Spain.”
These are the statements of the La Roja coach in the press room:
Alvaro Morata
“We deserve captains. Morata is an example of leadership for everyone. He has a very high status within the group, the respect is maximum and his teaching is very good.”.
The rival, Scotland
“The players are all available. There is some discomfort and we are going to wait and see how it develops. We expect a very tough match, they are a very powerful rival that we respect a lot. They are going to demand the best version of ourselves”
“In life you learn everything. Due to circumstances, in my experience, I no longer consume so much press. Only if it is good things.”
Jesus Navas
“For me, he is one of the best in the world in his position. His performances are exceptional. You have to watch him train, he has a certainty and a quality that removes all doubts. He will be in control for a while. I look further then just the results, something that makes me: “He makes me feel calm with Jesús, just like I had with Jordi (Alba). He also contributes a lot off the field.”
Lessons from Glasgow
“We draw conclusions, the most important one is that we are a better team now. Now we have to prove it, but it gives us a lot of confidence going into the match”
Beat Scotland and Norway on Sunday
“Just being able to finish the rankings shows the importance of the matches. Since the last concentration we knew how important it was. Tomorrow’s match opens the doors of the rankings for us”
Ansu Fati
“With us he is happy, comfortable and training, it is a pleasure to see him. He has the full support of me and the Federation. He is a great footballer and I trust him blindly. He has the spark that he always has had.” “
Brahim Díaz and Morocco
“No one has told me anything that thinks otherwise. He has been under 19, under 21 with us and as far as I know he wants to play for Spain”
Bryan Zaragoza was not on the pre-list
“He came out of a great match that we controlled and we thought he was the best player for this moment (…) He is delighted. You have understood what we have asked of you. Of course he can play at the start. He said to me: ‘Sir, I’m not going to change, I’m going to play like always.’
Lamine Yamal
“He had an injury and there are protocols that require players to be monitored, but the most important thing is that I wanted to talk to him. Instill calm and confidence and let him know that we are counting on him.“.
Source: Goal