Luis de la Fuente addressed the media to analyze the clash against Norway, where Spain could get a direct ticket to Euro 2024. The Spanish coach spoke about how to try to stop Haaland, although assured he had no definite plan to stop him. .
Stop Haaland
“We will try to be in the best version, to use ourselves with total and absolute concentration to contain the attacks of the rivals. And in the offensive phase to be correct. Tomorrow we will see what the approach of both teams is.”
Norway protested in the first leg
“Football stuff. I can’t say anything.”
Is there an anti-Haaland plan?
“Our strategy is more than one player, knowing the impact of Haaland. It is very important.”
Bryan Zaragoza starter?
“We are very delighted and he is prepared to play at the highest level. Of course he can be a starter.”
Its continuation with a new RFEF president
“I’m not worried or thinking about that. I’m thinking about beating Norway and qualifying as soon as possible. Whatever happens. I’m enjoying myself and doing a job I love.”
Ten months as a coach
“I feel proud to lead my country’s team. It is the dream of any coach. I would erase the things I did that were not right. I will try not to commit them again and to learn from it.”
What needs to be improved
“I am a perfectionist to the limit and there is always room for improvement. We have made a lot of progress in all areas. We have a style recognized in these 10 months that we have been working. We seek to improve in everything.”
Morata’s leadership
“He is a player with a very important certain weight. Leadership is acquired. You have to have something and Álvaro is in a moment of maturity. He plays a positive role of leader and shows what a captain by being an example.”
The level of Norway
“This short classification, any setback leaves you with difficulties. Norway has a very important potential. They are a team with a very clear idea. The group is open and to see how it This is a very strong team, but it has found itself in a “Spain and Scotland are very strong.”
Haaland scoring
“We analyzed the game in dynamic attacks and set pieces. Haaland is a specialist in both, but I am very pleased with the work of our centre-backs. They all offer me a total guarantee. We will try to counter these characteristics and reduce their capacity and talent. Defensively we are dominant against Scotland and Norway, these are objective data.”
About his faith
“I am a man of faith. I ask God for health and work.”
Gavi’s physical condition
“Gavi got knocked out and didn’t train as a precaution. With us, he only got one card. His pride is contagious and he’s always on the move. He needs to learn to control himself sometimes, but with us he does.”
Defense from set pieces
“Many of our training sessions are video sessions. We put work first. In this game the aerial game is important. It will not affect our lineup.”
About Unai Simón y Navas
“Navas is ready to play 90 minutes. They are all very important. We are very lucky to have three goalkeepers like we have. Unai has a lot of experience, he has the trust of his teammates, he has an influence on them. .. I have known him for a long time “I know what he will give me and what I will ask of him.”
Source: La Verdad
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