De la Fuente: Oyarzabal Can Become a Great Coach, and Serbia's Style Was Different
The Spanish national team coach Luis de la Fuente appeared in press statements following the 3-0 victory over the Serbian national team in the friendly international match held on Friday evening.
The coach spoke about Mikel Oyarzabal: "When it is said that the team lacks a decisive player... we are lucky, and not just with Mikel, I have known him since 2015 when he played as an attacking midfielder. He does everything right. He can be a great coach thanks to his understanding of the game. It is difficult for us to appreciate our abilities. He is one of the best players in the world."
He added regarding Victor Munoz: "He has great humility. He is a wonderful person, all I ask of him is to continue like this, as it is the best way to grow."
About goalkeeping: "I have no doubt because I know that all four goalkeepers are reliable. They support each other. It's unfortunate that we have to leave a player without participation. Let us enjoy this level of goalkeepers. I don't need to reassert Unai's capabilities. It would be unfair not to appreciate what he does, who he is, and his career. Let's be fair, we don't rely on trends or debates. Everything has its time. Changing goalkeeping is more special."
He continued about Marcos Llorente: "He is a complete player. He understands and develops football wonderfully, in several positions. He gives us depth, security, defensive stability... he adds a lot on and off the field. Now everyone is learning football like him."
About Rodri: "He has returned to his normal level. He is the best in the world, when he speaks, everyone listens to him."
About the absence of any injuries: "We have always been vigilant. Fortunately, everyone is fine and very enthusiastic. Injuries happen here and in clubs."
He added: "Fermin Lopez? The best way to earn a place here is to perform as he does at his club. Performance is what imposes itself. His performance is great news."
He concluded about the victory over Serbia: "Their style was different from what we saw months ago in the Nations League. I like Baunovic's idea, based on great players. I wish him great success because I have a lot of appreciation for him."
The coach spoke about Mikel Oyarzabal: "When it is said that the team lacks a decisive player... we are lucky, and not just with Mikel, I have known him since 2015 when he played as an attacking midfielder. He does everything right. He can be a great coach thanks to his understanding of the game. It is difficult for us to appreciate our abilities. He is one of the best players in the world."
He added regarding Victor Munoz: "He has great humility. He is a wonderful person, all I ask of him is to continue like this, as it is the best way to grow."
About goalkeeping: "I have no doubt because I know that all four goalkeepers are reliable. They support each other. It's unfortunate that we have to leave a player without participation. Let us enjoy this level of goalkeepers. I don't need to reassert Unai's capabilities. It would be unfair not to appreciate what he does, who he is, and his career. Let's be fair, we don't rely on trends or debates. Everything has its time. Changing goalkeeping is more special."
He continued about Marcos Llorente: "He is a complete player. He understands and develops football wonderfully, in several positions. He gives us depth, security, defensive stability... he adds a lot on and off the field. Now everyone is learning football like him."
About Rodri: "He has returned to his normal level. He is the best in the world, when he speaks, everyone listens to him."
About the absence of any injuries: "We have always been vigilant. Fortunately, everyone is fine and very enthusiastic. Injuries happen here and in clubs."
He added: "Fermin Lopez? The best way to earn a place here is to perform as he does at his club. Performance is what imposes itself. His performance is great news."
He concluded about the victory over Serbia: "Their style was different from what we saw months ago in the Nations League. I like Baunovic's idea, based on great players. I wish him great success because I have a lot of appreciation for him."