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Talking forward of Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final encounter in opposition to the Netherlands, La Roja supervisor Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Barcelona ace Ferran Torres will probably be unavailable on account of a knock.
The 25-year-old attacker didn’t practice with the remainder of the Spain squad at this time nevertheless it was mentioned that the absence was solely as a precaution.
Nonetheless, De la Fuente has now confirmed that the Barcelona ahead is coping with a slight knock and won’t be risked in Rotterdam.
The La Roja head coach did, nevertheless, verify that Ferran will probably be match for the second leg in Valencia on Sunday.
“Ferran had a slight knock and, as I mentioned earlier than, we all the time take care of the participant’s well being. So we determined that he shouldn’t practice and he most likely received’t have the ability to play tomorrow, however he will probably be in Valencia subsequent Sunday,” mentioned the Spain boss.
On Lamine Yamal
De la Fuente then spoke about how Spain are serving to Lamine Yamal put together whereas he observes his quick for Ramadan, stating:
“We’re taking Lamine Yamal’s Ramadan as regular. The medical companies will inform him when he has to drink and naturally, we respect everybody’s beliefs.
“I’ve by no means skilled any state of affairs like this with a teammate or participant that I practice, however there is no such thing as a downside.”
Lamine will probably be key for Spain vs Holland, however Ferran is out. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Photos)
Addressing a query about whether or not the 17-year-old wonderkid is being over-played and has an excessive amount of workload, the Spain boss replied:
“It’s simply that the great ones all the time play. What we do is that till the match we do restoration of the participant. We don’t put on the gamers down in order that they arrive on the competitors in the absolute best form.
“Right here there are a number of calls for, all of us wish to win and we’ve to place the gamers we take into account one of the best.”
Relating to comparisons between Lamine and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, De la Fuente famous:
“‘Messi is a soccer legend however Lamine has the situations to be an amazing footballer and there are only a few like him and it’s lucky to have the ability to rely on him.
“Lamine is 17 years outdated, he’s within the course of of coaching and he’ll undergo tough moments and we must assist him and never criticise him.
“Then let’s assist him to grow to be the footballer he’s going to be and we’ll get pleasure from a legendary footballer, God prepared, and one who will mark an period.”
On Pedri, Cubarsi, and Inigo
De la Fuente was stuffed with reward for Barcelona midfielder Pedri as nicely, stating that the 22-year-old was in one of the best second of his profession.
“Pedri is a participant who could be very expensive to everybody. Proper now he’s most likely in one of the best second of his profession. That’s the results of his expertise and his angle. For us, he is essential as a result of he’s very versatile,” he mentioned.
De la Fuente will probably have to decide on between Olmo and Pedri. (Picture by Richard Heathcote/Getty Photos)
Speaking about how he’ll select between Pedri and Dani Olmo within the beginning lineup, De la Fuente added:
“Pedri and Olmo are completely completely different. Pedri can play in deeper positions and Olmo can play in any attacking place. Pedri is extra about management and the preliminary part of the sport and Dani is extra in regards to the last part, they’re very complementary.”
De la Fuente then defended Inigo Martinez, following his withdrawal from the squad on account of harm, amid stories that the veteran Barcelona ace was not eager on returning to the nationwide staff.
“I spoke to Inigo after I needed to communicate, however in fact, I noticed the medical report, like Casado’s, however nothing has been mentioned about that one. We all the time take into consideration the well being of the participant and I believe it’s acceptable that he doesn’t come,” mentioned the supervisor.
The Spain head coach was additionally stuffed with reward for Barcelona teen Pau Cubarsi, saying:
“These younger footballers like Cubarsi are very particular gamers. Pau is a type of gamers and he has proven that he’s prepared for it. He seems to be like a veteran and has performed many video games for Barcelona.
“He has a number of bettering and maturing to do however he’s completely able to compete at membership degree and right here. Identical to his teammates, we are able to get pleasure from them as a result of they are going to be competing with the nationwide staff for a few years to come back.”
Supply: Mundo Deportivo
