De la Fuente: “Balde has great room for improvement”

Luis de la Fuente, Spanish Under-21 coachwas satisfied after achieving “a fair and resounding victory” against Norway (3-0), in the friendly played this Tuesday at the El Alcoraz stadium in Huesca against a team classified as first in the group for European of category.

“I made a very positive reading of the two games, especially today, against a very good team. We had to work hard and it was difficult for us to enter the game much. In the second half the changes gave we have another wind. All in all, I am very happy This is the usual European Championship match where one error can cost you a goal and even defeat, but we are gradually growing. A fair and resounding victory”, he commented.

Of course, Luis de la Fuente is still confident that his team will get stronger. “There is a huge room for improvement. because I know I can demand a lot from them. We have to improve in everything, from a very important base such as teamwork, solid defense, very good goalkeepers… we have to improve in their development. Certainly in two months when we play in Seville against Japan and they will be even better; that’s where we continue to grow. I don’t know how to tell you where the team’s room for improvement is because it’s very good,” he answered when asked by EFE.

“Me and I are lucky The quarry we have in Spain is my privilege. The future of Spanish football is super-guaranteed, in the medium, long and short term. The fact that there are seven footballers who are in the senior team and can be with us today is a credit to all of us”, he highlighted.

The Spanish coach also appreciates two proper names. The first, a Sergio Gómez to return to Huesca, where he played two seasons. “He started with us very young and he still has no weight in his clubs, but we always trust him. When he is given the opportunity, security and confidence, he explodes and shows all the football potential he has”, said he.

the second, Alexander Baldewho has broken into Barcelona’s left-back this season: “Balde is a very young kid with very good room for improvement. He still has a lot to do and improve. Where do you get it? Where they suggest if they are good professionals, they train hard, they understand that sometimes they can play more or less…”.

Finally, it was shown delighted with the support of the public in Huesca: “There was a wonderful atmosphere. There was a desire to see the team and we felt the support. We enjoyed a lot. We can still hear the cries of the people, who are happy for these children who are the present and the future of Spanish football”.