The Spanish national team will face Italy in the upcoming Europa League group stage. In the pre-match conference, Spain's manager De La Fuente is looking forward to the match, which he believes will be an even contest because of the similarities between the two teams in terms of style and build.
De la Fuente began by praising the performance of his team's center backs, stating that all four were in excellent form and that he was confident in his choice of formation. When asked if he would change the wingback configuration for the match against Italy, he emphasized that any changes would be based on analysis of the opponents and the needs of the team, rather than an arbitrary decision.
Talking about the strategy of the match, De La Fuente said that the Spanish team will try to play better than their opponents, they like to play fast offense and defense and hope to win the match with this style. He also mentioned that the players will not be distracted by the fact that Rodriguez may face fitness and card situations, but they will focus on playing well.
Responding to Spalletti's praise for the Spanish national team, De La Fuente appeared humble, arguing that the praise will not weaken the team, but instead he wants the players to be recognized more. He specifically mentioned Ruiz, believing that the player has the potential to become a world star.
In addition, De La Fuente spoke about Pedri's form, saying that the young player is improving every day and is finding his best form. And on the question of whether Joselu and Ayoze will be able to play, he said that all the players could get a chance to play, but the final decision will be based on the game situation and the team's needs.
After the match against Croatia, De La Fuente was satisfied but still expects a better performance from his team. He believes that the Spanish team has great potential and room for improvement, and looks forward to showing more strength in the upcoming matches.
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