Delafuente: We need to improve on the defensive end, Pedri is the world s top player

At 02:45 on September 5, Spain will play against Bulgaria away in the European World Cup qualifiers, and Spanish coach De La Fuente was interviewed before the game.

About this game?

This is a crucial game because we are going to have a good start to the World Cup. We are going to play on a challenging stadium, and judging from recent games, the players' form has not been fully adjusted yet. After all, the season has just begun and our goal is to win every victory.

Are you planning to get Rodri and Kavajal to start?

If I choose them as the national team, it means that they are in good shape and have the ability to start. We will comprehensively evaluate and determine the team's final starting lineup.

Why did you call Defrutos this time?

He won this opportunity with his persistence, hard work and dedication. De Frutos is a role model for young players, and now is his moment, he will get opportunities and will definitely grasp them well.

Spain has conceded a lot of goals in recent games. Are you at ease about this?

We do need to improve on the defensive end, but as long as we score more goals than conceded, the game will be good. The team's defensive stability needs to be improved at present, but the offensive performance is not bad. After all, the tactical idea of ​​this national team is to emphasize offense and be more aggressive. If we cannot form an effective threat in the other party’s penalty area, that is something that I am more worried about.

Will we see Pedri taking on more of the core roles of the organization?

Pedri is very capable and he can play in multiple positions. Most of our midfielders have all-rounders, which is a great advantage for the team. No matter where he is, Pedri is extremely outstanding and he is one of the top players in the world.

The only position in Spain without a substitute seems to be Morata's center position...

We have many forwards of different styles, all of whom have the ability to score and the entire team's offensive efficiency is also very high. I'm not worried that there is no pure center in the traditional sense in the team. With the abilities of Oyasawar, Morata, Felan and others, we are able to score goals.

About Yamal

Yamar is a very good guy and has a very mature mind. What we do here is to help these young players continue to grow. Yamal's football talent is now known to the whole world.

Do you need to restrain some players' self-inflation through reminders?

To be honest, this has not happened yet. When the players came to the national team, they were full of humility and professionalism, and it was a pleasant thing to work with them.

What tactical ideas do you have in the game against Bulgaria?

possession of the ball is the foundation. At the same time, we must speed up the offensive rhythm and create offensive opportunities. At the same time, we cannot ignore the defense against our opponents. The Spanish national team is always higher than any individual, and we know exactly what kind of game style we want.

source:7m cn sports