Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national team, confirmed that the friendly match against Egypt represents an important step in evaluating the players before finalizing the World Cup roster.

The coach explained at the press conference that the match will help the technical staff form a clearer vision, despite the final roster not being decided yet, as there is sufficient time to make potential adjustments.

He talked about Lamine Yamal's level, confirming that he has developed significantly compared to previous years, but he still has more room for improvement in the coming period.

He emphasized that the main goal is to build a cohesive team, noting that players are evaluated continuously and that any decline in performance could affect their chances of being on the roster.

He also clarified that the presence of multiple Barcelona players in the national team does not pose a crisis, emphasizing that his selections are based on the interests of the team as a whole, rather than club affiliations.

He added that the coaching staff is working with a group of 26 players, ensuring that everyone is given a fair opportunity as part of a rotation policy.

He concluded his statements by emphasizing the importance of the international break, urging clubs to respect the players' commitments with their national teams, noting that preparations for the World Cup have already begun within the national team's camp.