Luis de la Fuente attended the media in the previous meeting that will measure Spain and Holland In the return of the quarterfinals of the Nations League. Both selections tied for two last Thursday in the duel that was held in Róterdam, hence Mestalla He will witness who is classified for the final phase to be held in June.
Before starting the press conference, Luis de la Fuente He wanted to thank all Valencia, especially for the training on an open door. “We are sure that it will be an environment to go down in history,” he added.
The coach talked about Le Normand and Morata: «Everyone is in perfect condition. The two will train normally and are prepared to play tomorrow ». He also gave his point of view on the figure of false nine: «I don’t like the figure of false nine. We play with strikers of different features. Knowing that everyone is fine, we will choose the best players ».
«I can’t ask these players more. We will try to minimize the potential of Holland. They play a great level. Tomorrow we will try to impose ourselves. We won more duels than them, we had more possession and the feeling is that we were at the mercy of the rival, but they are very good. They are very powerful, but with our weapons we can complicate their lives, ”he added.
About the phrase of Nico Williamsexplained the following: «We all know what it is. It was a very colloquial comment. We value the rival we have in front and do not give it greater importance. Here we will have a very interesting game ».
«This is a template of 26 players and touched Raul. He understood. He touched him, but he took him well and with companionship, ”he explained about the discard of Asencio
About itself Nico Williams He is the best player in Spain, he did not want to wet: «The most important player is the team. No one is essential. That said, the team and players know it and that condition of commitment and solidarity is what prevails in this group of players. Normally, I’m wrong little because they are very good. It is very difficult to be wrong with these players ».
«This is a group of exceptional soccer players, but I give value to values. Suffering is somewhat linked to sport. I don’t understand without suffering. I think it is very healthy for any activity of life. I try to convey that and that individual talent has to be at the service of the team, ”he added.
«It is an option. But there are also others. We will see how we do this game plan. Maybe, everything is raised so that he comes out in the last minutes and can resolve the game, ”he said about the possibility that Ferran Torres play as a striker.
When asked about the typhus that was seen in Holland, it was clear: «3-0 on the scoreboard. That is the typhus that I want. I didn’t see the typhus, but I didn’t know what he meant. They explained it to me. Not even the players I think they were aware of it. Everything that is motivating, seems extraordinary. Tomorrow we will have a hobby that will boost a lot and that I think is the most important thing ».
