De la Fuente: “Haaland? When there is desire and attitude, everything is conquered”

Luis de la Fuente, coach of La Roja, He is “very happy and happy” about the classification of the Spanish team for Euro 2024 in Germany. One of the keys to success (0-1) is stopping Erling Haalandthe main offensive threat of Norway. “When there is attitude and desire, all difficulties are overcome,” the native of Rioja told Teledeporte.

De la Fuente explained the grading plan of Gavi and Carvajal on Haaland in set-piece actions, emphasizing the defensive commitment of all his players. “It was a situation that we solved in a unique way against a powerful team in that aspect. We must highlight the sensational work of the whole team, from the first attacker to the goalkeeper. We became cohesive. It turned out to be a complete match where We managed to win with a big result,” he commented, stressing that “I have a group of work and a team that is incredible.”

Asked about defeat in Glasgow last March ScotlandDe la Fuente commented that “it’s continuous learning and we have to be humble. We reached the goal of qualifying early. We have to continue studying and walking,” he added.

Already in a press conference, the Spanish coach emphasized that “the team has grown tremendously. There is a future and that is what excites us the most. We deserve it and we will enjoy it a lot,” he predicted.

When asked about Haaland’s largely overlooked performance, De la Fuente again commented that “The whole team has been outstanding on the defensive side and especially the central ones. “They are very good and a total guarantee for Spanish football.”

He also reiterated that “the important thing is the work group that I have. We are doing things well, located in a place of balance. We are happy to qualify for the Euro Cup, but when things do not turn out well and I tried to convey silence to my group. “We have room for improvement,” concluded De la Fuente.