🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente: Revolution? No, we'll pick our best players | OneFootball

Spain will face Turkey this Tuesday in a match where there is little at stake, as the Turks need to beat Spain by seven goals or more to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, something that seems almost impossible.

Luis de la Fuente spoke about the match and various topics in the pre-match press conference.

First, he talked about the importance of Laporte to him: "He is a player I said after the Euro is the best center-back. He offers us great ball distribution, filtering passes, and leadership. He is very complete. He is one of the center-backs that develops our idea. Technically he is exceptional and changes orientation, filters passes...".

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Then, he made it clear that he will not make a revolution in his lineup: "We approach the match with exceptional responsibility, for prestige, for the fans, because we want to keep winning and competing, to achieve the 31st unbeaten match... but the most important thing is that these players never tire of winning. And we will field a competitive team. Respect for the opponents obliges us to field the best. Here, all the players are important."

Is he the best coach in the world? Luis responds: "It is an honor and pride that the national team is talked about, to avoid labeling individuals. That's what should be highlighted. I just try to do my job better every day and make the players feel good with us and live up to the demands."

Is Spain a favorite? "One of the big favorites... that's the merit. Having the options. Winning or losing is a very fine line and sometimes unfair. Success is being in the fight."

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He commented on whether Isco will go to the World Cup: "With Isco, we have a very good relationship. We talked at the time. We hope he recovers well. Like many others, he is there, in the list of players we consider for a call-up when he is recovered. I wish him a speedy recovery to football."

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Finally, he talked about Ferrán Torres's situation: "I met him when he was 16 years old in the Valencian team. It's been a long time since then... I know him perfectly and his ability to play in various positions. That versatility. His goal ratio in the national team is spectacular. He is a player with extraordinary numbers. He always performs well. It's a privilege to have him."

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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