On June 20th, in the second round of Group B of the European Championship, the Spanish team will face Italy in a key match. At the pre-match press conference, Spain’s head coach De la Fuente said that the two teams are like mirror images of each other and that the match could reach the intensity of a World Cup final.
De la Fuente said that Spain will fight for victory: “Without a doubt, we will only fight for victory, we are always striving for the best results.”
De la Fuente said that Italy and Spain are very similar: “Italy are very similar to us. Under Spalletti, Italy has undergone significant changes and has many young players. We and Italy, it feels like looking in a mirror.”
In this European Championship, Spain is no longer obsessed with possession. De la Fuente talked about the change in the style of play of the Bulls: “As a qualified coach, it is necessary to be familiar with the characteristics of the players under my command and adopt a targeted approach. I don’t think the team’s style has changed, I just want the team to speed up the pace of transition and attack.”
De la Fuente avoided talking about the title race: “The European Championship is not just one game, it is a marathon process. France, Germany, Italy, England and Portugal are all very strong, we must remain humble and continue to improve.”
De la Fuente is full of respect for Italy: “Italy is strong in all international competitions. We have played each other many times. The next game could be the intensity of a European Championship or even a World Cup final. Italian football has a great football culture and excellent athletes, they are born with the ability to compete at this level.”
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