I Might Rest Yamal Against Czech Republic – Luis de la Fuente

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has reaffirmed his commitment to managing the physical demands placed on his squad. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

Hinting that he could rest Yamal for Spain’s upcoming fixture against the Czech Republic on Saturday, Luis stated that he’ll continue to prioritise player welfare amid the gruelling fixture schedule.

The La Roja boss added that Lamine remains a vital asset regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.

His words, “The disadvantage of this format is that there is little time to recover. We prioritize the health of the footballer and we prefer to have a player in perfect conditions.

We will put out the most suitable team for tomorrow’s match. We have it in mind, but tonight we will give it the final touches.

He is important at any point in the match. From the start or from the 60th or 45th minute. It doesn’t cost more or less to leave him out.

When we put him in it’s because he is effective for the team. It’s a pleasure to see him, he’s more mature every day. He interprets all situations, including those outside the match. A great piece of news.

When we talk about rotations we talk about choosing the players who are best for the match. In all positions.

We know each other very well. The ones who change the matches are the footballers, the ones who give a different air.

You have to be in excellence in every match. A lot of difficulty, a lot of demand. It can be a trap for those who don’t know them. We are not going to be surprised. We have to be better because what we did in the last game won’t be enough for us.”