De la Fuente on Absences: "There is No Problem with Anyone"

Luis de la Fuente wants nothing to do with complacency. Aware of the danger of resting on their laurels for a team recently crowned as the kings of Europe, the Spanish coach appeals to the group's competitive spirit and reshapes his squad with the aim of approaching the Nations League defense with maximum ambition.

The Riojan, convinced that there are still plenty of challenges to keep the group motivated until the 2026 World Cup, denies any kind of relaxation from his players ahead of the first international window of the season, always complicated by the physical condition of the players. "No, definitely not, first because I know them very well. They are insatiable in sports, they want to keep winning. This can be improved because there is a very good present but also a better future," Haro's native categorically assessed.

Compelled in some cases by circumstances but also motivated by introducing changes that maintain the group's competitive level, De la Fuente justifies his decisions, backed by the confidence in his judgment generated by success. "We are not going to talk about those who are not here," he cut off debates from the start, before clarifying that "there is no problem with anyone and their absences are due to technical decisions." "I believe other players should be in their place," he concluded.