Spanish nationwide group coach Luis de la Fuente shared his ideas in an interview with SPORT, discussing the present state of affairs of a number of gamers at Barcelona, together with Inaki Peña and Ansu Fati.
De la Fuente started by praising Pena, who has impressed each at Barcelona and in his function with the nationwide group.
De la Fuente acknowledged his progress and consistency, noting that the goalkeeper has been a fixture within the youth squads and his performances haven’t stunned him.
“Inaki is a superb goalkeeper, he has been with us at numerous phases. I rejoice that there are numerous outfield gamers and goalkeepers who play for his or her golf equipment as a result of that’s good for his or her groups and for the Spanish nationwide group,” he started saying.
The coach highlighted that whereas Pena has proven nice potential, there may be nonetheless room for additional enchancment, which bodes nicely for his future at each membership and worldwide ranges.
“He has been in all of the youth classes. He was a fixture. I rejoice his efficiency and I’m not stunned. We all know his potential and capability. And he has room for enchancment,” he added.
Ansu can regain his ranges
Ansu Fati has picked up one other harm. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
The subject then shifted to Ansu, whose harm has as soon as once more put him on the sidelines for a couple of month. De la Fuente expressed his disappointment over his setback however remained optimistic about his restoration.
“It hurts me lots that he has been injured once more. And naturally, it’s recoverable. His expertise is incredible, we love him very a lot. With me, he has been in numerous phases and I’m positive he can come again,” he acknowledged.
The coach emphasised the unbelievable expertise Ansu possesses and his perception that the striker can regain the shape that when made him probably the most promising younger gamers in world soccer.
“When he returns to play he can be within the technique of gaining confidence, which is usually very complicated when you will have a stage as excessive because the one Ansu confirmed. However every little thing is a course of.”
De la Fuente famous that overcoming such challenges requires time, significantly by way of rebuilding confidence after an harm.
“First he has to undergo as a result of he’s, nicely, secure, assured and performs an important recreation. To the one who performs an important recreation, of which I’m happy.”
He’s hopeful that when Ansu returns, he’ll proceed to develop and regain his place within the nationwide group, highlighting that it’s all a part of a course of that requires endurance and perseverance.
“It’ll change its dynamic and hopefully. As a result of it has at all times been in our thoughts to have the ability to be chosen,” he mentioned.
Optimistic about Gavi
De la Fuente is optimistic about Gavi. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
On a extra constructive notice, de la Fuente spoke with enthusiasm about Gavi’s restoration. The coach expressed his pleasure on the midfielder’s return to type and was assured that Gavi would quickly attain his greatest stage once more.
Recognized for his power and willpower, Gavi has at all times been a fan favorite, each at Barcelona and inside the nationwide group.
“He is essential on a private stage as a result of he’s very liked, emotional as a result of he has an power that’s contagious and football-wise as a result of he is excellent.”
De la Fuente revealed that Gavi’s return was celebrated like a celebration, acknowledging that his character and resilience would assist him bounce again swiftly.
“I celebrated the day he reappeared as a celebration and I hope he has this well being to proceed bettering,” he added.
He’s assured that Gavi can be again to his greatest quickly, persevering with to make an influence each on and off the pitch.
“It’s a matter of time to get better the extent. Along with his character, it won’t price him a lot. He’s a troublesome, decided particular person and he can be once more the Gavi everyone knows,” he concluded.