Luis de la Fuente was in charge of attending the media at the press conference prior to the match that will measure the Spanish Under-21 team against Lithuania at the Municipal Stadium in Butarque . It must be remembered that the absolute team will not be able to play the match after Busquets tests positive for coronavirus and the entire team is in isolation. The match will be played as UEFA requires it.
How you have lived the last 24 hours
“48 hours ago I was in Slovenia, yesterday in my village and today here. In exceptional situations, exceptional solutions. I am very calm, I am concerned about the situation in general, but I think we are working to make sure everything goes well. I’m looking forward to playing tomorrow’s game. “
Debut
“I feel like the coach of the U21 and it will not change. I am proud to represent my country. When we live the situation in Moncayola it is a lot of tension because we live it hour by hour. This is how this pandemic is, you have to be stronger than it ”.
Conversation with Luis Enrique
“I have drawn on tactical aspects and convey my support because I know how hard this situation is. But you get used to it. With that integrity you have to face the hours ”.
Incentive
“It is an enormous illusion and that nobody doubts that tomorrow we will win. I guarantee that both the players and the entire coaching staff are psyched. We went down in history as a body of the absolute and as players of the absolute. The illusion is tremendous and they will have the opportunity to show what great players they are ”.
Ready to lead Spain
“It’s not going to happen, so I don’t think about it. If I have to be I am prepared. We are all very prepared to meet expectations ”.
Work in a bubble
“First it was complicated because we couldn’t be together, but the players made it easier. Emotionally you are also overcoming it. Each test is a complicated situation, but when it is negative, morale grows. We took advantage of that morale boost ”.
Make a list
“I work where I like, I am where I want and I have an exceptional work group. They all went out of their way to make it easier for me to talk to the players. I also appreciate the attitude of the footballers. They have shown great professionalism from all of them ”.
26 players
“He would have to see me in that situation, but each one makes his approach. Nobody does this on a whim. “
Vaccination
“I can answer you what in my opinion is good for football. I think it is good for the athletes who are going to be in the Games, since it is important to guarantee health. Vaccines are already available and they are going to be vaccinated little by little. As far as sports are concerned, it seems to me a correct and necessary measure. If this is not done, nothing could be done until everyone is vaccinated ”.
Lithuania
“Since they told me my first conversation, I told them to pass me the information on Lithuania and we have it all.”
Five players
“I knew that I had to count on the players I have called up.”
Zubimendi
“I’m full. I think we have done things very well and it was a shame. That strengthened our idea of the game. Zubimendi introduces himself. He is a great footballer. It can be a showcase for everyone. I come to win and we are going to try. And so I am going to transfer it to you. It is an opportunity and the opportunity should not be missed ”.
