De La Fuente: I hope to go down in history like Spain 10. This group of players can make history now

Football 12:52am, 15 November 2025 116

Spain will face Georgia in the World Cup preliminaries. Team coach De La Fuente attended the pre-match press conference.

What are your expectations for tomorrow's game against Georgia?

De La Fuente: "It is expected to be a tough battle tomorrow. This is completely different from the encounter we had two years ago. Georgia has many excellent players who play in top leagues such as Spain. Only by going all out can we win. We know the weight of this game."

Is the goal to concede a clean sheet in the group stage?

De La Fuente: "Qualifying is the last word, data is not the primary consideration. If you win tomorrow, you can basically lock in the promotion spot. This is the key."

How to maintain a high ball possession rate in different lineups?

De La Fuente: "It is normal to do this in a short-term training camp. Although the training time is limited, the players are all top players. We can always improve the stability of the game through high-intensity training. Every game is a new challenge, and we must pay attention to the opponent's tactical pressure."

Are you worried about the wave of injuries before the World Cup?

De La Fuente: "Injuries are inevitable. I just hope that the existing injured can catch up with the World Cup. The competition cycle is long and the schedule is intensive, so injuries are inevitable. We pray that the players are healthy, but we must also be prepared for unexpected events."

How do you evaluate Yamal's current situation?

De la Fuente: "The most gratifying thing is that Yamal still has a long career in the national team. Right now we have many top players, and the only priority is to win tomorrow's game."

Will the communication method with the club be improved?

De La Fuente: "Currently, the relationship with each club is good, but there is still room for optimization. We need to continue to improve in order to create a more competitive World Cup lineup."

Does the team lack crisis awareness?

De La Fuente: "The national expectations are exciting, but we must stay awake. There is no easy victory in the football world, and last night's game proved this. We must prepare for the game down-to-earth. This team is challenging an extremely difficult task."

How is the cohesion of the national team now?

De La Fuente: "The team has regained its sense of identity, and results are the best glue. Young fans are being re-attracted, but we still need to strengthen the spirit of introspection. This requires the joint efforts of the whole society. After all, a strong national team is beneficial."

Which player do you hope to stay in the national team forever?

De La Fuente: "I love this group deeply, and I really hope that everyone can become a legend. Like the championship team in 2010, it will go down in history. This group of players is fully capable of making history."

Is the right back position the most worrying?

De la Fuente: "Carvajal is about to return, Polo is in good condition, and Llorente is also qualified. There are also excellent full-backs who play in England and Portugal in the U21 echelon. There is a sufficient talent reserve at this position."

How is Olmo's status?

De La Fuente: "He is a versatile player, and I have never doubted his adaptability to the national team. Even if the club's status fluctuates, he always performs brilliantly in the national team. He still performed well despite injuries in the European Cup, and he can contribute no matter what position he plays."

source:7m tỷ số