De la Fuente reveals why Samu isn’t playing for Spain | OneFootball

On Monday, Luis de la Fuente commented, at the press conference previewing the match between Spain and Bulgaria, on the situation of Samu Aghehowa, who has had few minutes with the Spanish national team, contrary to expectations.

“Samu is not inferior in level; he’s the same. But in certain scenarios and plans we make before games, we opt for other players. However, Samu is always ready and, in the future, he will be a very important footballer. And when I talk about the future, I’m not talking about months — it could be as soon as the next game,” said the Spain coach at the press conference.

“He’s a very young lad, still in the development process. When he trains with us, his performance is very good, but it’s very difficult to earn a place in this national team. There are other players who are also very good,” he added.

Samu’s potential is evident and, in Luis de la Fuente’s opinion, the striker will be an important piece both for the national team and for his current club, FC Porto.

“The most important thing is that Samu is a player with exceptional potential and, both with the national team and at his club, he’s going to show it. He just needs more minutes, more time — and he will get them,” concluded the Spain coach.

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