Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his optimism about the upcoming European Championship final, emphasizing that the team will stick to its style and attack aggressively.
“We are calm, the team will give their all,” he said, despite facing a tough opponent. “If we stick to the Spanish style, we will have a chance.” He added, “We will try to attack, try to exploit our strengths.”
Regarding the players’ preparations, de la Fuente said, “Tomorrow is the day I ask the least of them, because I see their spirit, I know they will give their all. I just ask them to enjoy everything they have done to reach the final.”
He stressed that the players have cultivated a passion, they feel proud, and “seeing a country supporting this national team like this, regardless of the result tomorrow, is a beautiful thing.”
Regarding possible pressure, de la Fuente seemed quite calm. “We are calm, but we leave the label of favorites to others to decide. The team will give their all.” He is not worried about being considered favorites, “We will never forget the pride of being here.”
Looking ahead to the final, de la Fuente said, “Our players are winners, they are champions in their respective teams, they have the opportunity to put Spain on the highest podium.”
He also mentioned that winning the European Championship for him personally, “I wouldn’t change. I come from the countryside, I’m a fighter. I enjoy seeing people happy. Seeing a country unite like this, something we haven’t seen for a long time, it moves us.”
When asked about the team’s lineup choices, he specifically thanked Pedri and Ayoze for their contributions, despite their injuries, and confirmed that Gavi will join the team as the 27th player. De la Fuente said, “The players who play will be the best ones for this match. They all deserve to play.”
Finally, regarding the team’s overall performance, de la Fuente humbly commented, “This is one of the best teams, but I don’t want to compare it to legendary Spanish teams like the 2008-2012 team. But this team has a bright future, and it is also bright now. We are at a competitive level, and this brings us closer to victory.”
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