De la Fuente: "Lamine Yamal is more mature every day"
Press conference of the Spanish national team coach
'Fifth press conference by Luis de la Fuente in one week. The Spanish national team coach appeared in the press room at Oviedo’s home ground to talk about a match, the one against the Czech Republic , which pits him against two coaches with whom he has many ties: Santi Denia and Pablo Amo. '
' Withdrawals: "The drawback of this format is that there is little time to recover. We prioritize the player's health and prefer there to be a player in perfect condition".'
' The goalkeeper: "When we talk about rotations, we mean choosing the players who are in the best form for the match. In every position. Usually the goalkeeper position remains more consistent, but there can be a change in any position".'
Santi Denia and Pablo Amo: "We have just been with them. We know each other very well, but the ones who change matches are the footballers, the ones who give a different feel. They know how we play, but it is not easy to defend against us and you always have to keep an ace up your sleeve. I haven't told them everything I knew."
Lamine: "We will field the most suitable team for tomorrow's match. We have it in mind, but tonight we will give it the final touches. If he starts from the beginning, it is because we believe that is when he can be most influential. Every day he is more mature. It is a pleasure to watch him. He comes across as a person who accepts any suggestion. It is very good news".
' Spanish coaches: "It is all the result of training. You have to invest in footballers, but the ones who train them well are the good coaches. Coaches are increasingly better prepared".'
' The opponent: "There are no easy matches. You have to be excellent in every match. They are a very difficult opponent who can be a trap for those who do not know them, but they are not going to surprise us. A lot of people will be surprised when they see them".'
' Cristiano Case: "De la Fuente on the Cristiano mess: "I can't comment on it because I don't have the facts. Every situation is unique and unrepeatable"."
