Luis de la Fuente, the U21 and Olympic coach, was “very satisfied” after the 2-0 victory against the Faroe Islands in which the Malaga-born Brahim Díaz started as a starter, but was replaced at halftime in a change in which the The coach just wanted to “do tests, see other alternatives” although he took advantage of the appearance to ask more of the now Milan player, on loan from Real Madrid.
“We wanted to see other alternatives, other possibilities, new players joining. Without diminishing the importance of the game, it was not a formality, but we wanted to do tests and see players who will bring us things in the future. That is why we consider this game and Tuesday's very important. We are delighted with him (Brahim), but we still have to demand more of him. You say that it has been one of the most outstanding, you have to demand even more of it, it has more potential; he knows it and is committed to that idea, “he said.
De la Fuente analyzed the match when asked by EFE: “I am very satisfied, really, with the behavior of the players and their performance and attitude. The penalty has been that the game could not be opened before. The work of the players has allowed us to make different assessments that must be made in the face of another type of meeting that we find in the European. I am satisfied with the new guys who give us the possibility to play differently. I'm happy to see a team with such ambition, “he commented.
“These last two games are our preparation games, and we have to take that into account. We wanted to see new players with great returns in their club if they maintained that level with us. We are closing the way of forming an important team for March ”, he added.
A match in which Spain under-21 again accused the lack of aim, since they had up to 33 shots, seven of them on target: We continue working on that facet. If we had finished 5-0 or 6-0 we would have talked about another game. It has been complex against a physically strong team that defends in a low block. But we are generating opportunities and people are gaining confidence, this gives us some peace of mind. They are players who have scored goals in other stages of their lives and we are sure that they will continue to score. We are still very demanding and I think we have to improve. In the end, games are won by scoring goals ”, he valued.
De la Fuente revealed that Manu García, from Atlético de Madrid, will join the concentration in Marbella to replace Marc Cucurella, captain of this U21, who is already in Switzerland to be part of the absolute expedition after José Gayá had to be substituted in the friendly against the Netherlands (1-1) after a strong blow to the head.
The coach praised Luis Enrique's call to the Getafe footballer: “He has been eating with us and we are delighted and proud that players of under-21 age have the opportunity to be in the senior team and that the national coach opens the doors for them. As advice we have only told you to enjoy the opportunity and the moment, and to be as it is with us. We know that it will be very well received and that will make things easier for him ”, he commented.