All is well in the squad: Luis de la Fuente and Pino back Gavi | OneFootball

The Spain national team dressing room has rallied around Gavi after the tense clash the young midfielder had with Rodri during one of the training sessions in the United States.

Both national team coach Luis de la Fuente and his teammate Yeremy Pino publicly came to his defense at the press conference ahead of the friendly against Peru.

The La Rioja-born coach played down the incident completely, framing it as part of the usual intensity of a highly demanding training session.

De la Fuente was emphatic in saying that in football, no one should have to apologize for giving their all. "Everything is perfect. Gavi has energy and drive," the coach said firmly, insisting that he prefers a player with that kind of passion over a flat one.

Gavi’s "kicks"

For his part, Yeremy Pino brought a dose of humor and team spirit when asked about the player’s qualities. After joking that what he brings to the group is "kicks," the Canary Islander was full of praise for him, highlighting his fighting spirit and the joy he spreads to all his teammates every day.

The forward concluded by saying that Gavi always gives everything for the group and is the kind of player he would always want on his team. In this way, the Spanish camp puts any hint of controversy to bed and turns its focus to the clash with the Peru national team.

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