Luis de la Fuente, Spanish Olympic coach, pondered the draw against Japan (1-1) in a match that he described as “very hard”Due to the short acclimatization time to the country that caused the team to be” a little thick“.
Still it showed optimistic ahead of the Olympic Games debut against Egypt on July 22 as he considers that they are “ready to compete at the highest level.”
“Has been the foreseen. We have been three days of few training, some harsh weather conditions. I knew it was going to cost us, we were a bit thick. I get many conclusions
positive, I see the team very involved, very involved and eager to develop their work. Within those circumstances that limited the development of our potential, the team is prepared
mentally to compete the next day at the highest level and demand ”, he said when asked by EFE.
Pedri has to follow, continue
growing and giving a lot to Spanish football and this team and his club, of course
“I feel like Congratulations because it was a very game complicated for those adverse situations. Positive I get that work, commitment, wanting to grow and be a team … and we are outstanding in forming a great team. It was nothing easy be at the level that we compete today, “he added.
Luis de la Fuente also appreciated the match of Pedri, who came out in the second half and had a good performance: “You have to follow, continue
growing and giving a lot to Spanish football and to this team and his club, of course. We wanted all the players to participate and to dose our efforts ”, he declared.
“We come from a very hard trip, very harsh conditions. You had to take care of the health of the players so that it was not a punishment, but one more positive step in the preparation. In terms of football, he has many records and he can give us very much, as long as we accompany him with other great footballers who are in the team and who are going to do much better for him ”, he concluded.
Vallejo noticed a small annoyance on Friday and we preferred to reserve him
Finally, he reassured about the absence of the central Jesus
Vallejo, who has nothing serious that will prevent him from participating in the Olympic Games: “On Friday he noticed a little
inconvenience and we have preferred to reserve you. He has no injury, only discomfort and it was not necessary to take any risks. We wanted everyone to participate so that it would serve as minutes, preparation, improvement and quality; and I think we have succeeded. We are sure that it will be there for the debut ”, he concluded.