Luis de la Fuente called for calm before the semifinal of the World facing France and asked his players not to let themselves be overcome by the pressure of the moment. The Spanish coach assured that the responsibility of playing a match of this magnitude should not generate nerves and he trusts that Spain can take one more step towards the final.
The coach also downplayed the fact that Didier Deschamps has placed Spain as a favorite. In his opinion, this condition has no influence on the result of a match of this level and he recalled that both teams have players capable of deciding the match at any time.
De la Fuente warns of the danger that France represents
On a tactical level, De la Fuente pointed out that Spain will try to take the initiative with the ball, although he warned of the enormous danger that France represents in transitions and counterattacks. Furthermore, he highlighted that one of the keys will be to be forceful in both areas, both to defend and to take advantage of scoring opportunities.
The coach also made it clear that he fully trusts the 26 players called up and assured that any of them are prepared to respond if it is their turn to play. In addition, he praised Kylian Mbappé, whom he defined as one of the best soccer players in the world, and expressed his confidence that Lamine Yamal still has his great performance in store in this World Cup, hoping that it will come in the semifinal against France or, if Spain advances, in the final.
