Delafuente: Yamal s achievements are achieved through hard work. Kavajal & Rodri is crucial

Today, Spanish national team coach De La Fuente attended a press conference and talked about some of the team's current situation and the matches in September.

About the return of Kavajal and Rodri

- It is important that they will make a huge contribution when they come back, they are our captains, one of the best players in the world in their respective positions, and they have made great contributions to us both on and off the court.

About the role of Kavajal and Rodri

- I brought them here because it is a new era and they will make a huge contribution. We need everyone to be involved and have a clear understanding of the risks we face. Our qualifiers have a very difficult road and we hope to consolidate the concept of "big family" from the very beginning. They performed very well in training and competitions, and they knew their roles. This doesn't mean they will definitely play after they come, but I'm sure they will all be crucial.

About Joan Garcia

- I have known these players for a long time. I called him at the U21. We tracked all the goalkeepers and watched. Joan Garcia can be selected for the national team now, before or in the future, not because he played for Barcelona. What I want to say is that this is not a club, it is a national team. No matter which club they come from, don’t guess how many people will be selected in a certain club. We should pay attention to this, and the time for Joan-Garcia will surely come.

About Jesus Rodriguez

- We have been following him since U21 last year, and he started very well this year. The timing is just right, we have evaluated him, and he fits in with our new cycle philosophy and plans. I believe there will be others coming next month and we must take it for granted. Let us cherish the Spanish football youth training system, it is very outstanding.

About the players who meet the criteria

- The player's joining requires many conditions to meet. No matter who wants to come, as long as he is suitable for us, the door will always be open, and the honor of the European champion inspires other players.

About Spain is a popular World Cup champion

- The qualifiers are very difficult, and Italy has not been able to participate in the last two World Cups. The situation is very complicated, let us take the necessary measures. It's great to be seen as a popular team, and anyone who says it's not is lying. I insist that it is very difficult. You have to do a lot of things to get close to or even reach the finals, and that's the ultimate goal. Let us cherish everything we have done to achieve this goal, and first, let us do our homework well.

Regarding Yamal and his celebratory movements in wearing a crown, I do not agree with this statement, the celebratory movement is not about wearing a crown, but about wearing a magician's top hat. My thought at the time was “He showed magic again.” Everyone can have their own understanding. We should focus more on other aspects than just emphasising those superficial things.

He started working hard at the age of 16, very self-disciplined, and very hard-working. All his achievements were achieved through these efforts, not because of a party or a gesture. We should value the effort he puts behind him, just like you talk about Alcalas going to Ibiza, who works hard most of the time and only occasionally relaxes in Ibiza. But the victory of the game is not because of this.

About Laporte

-I have talked to him and I look forward to solving all the problems with him. He is very important, just as important as Rodri, Kavajal and Morata. We want the players to be happy, and this requires their contract issues to be properly handled. I hope he can meet the conditions to work with us as soon as possible, even if it is not yet confirmed whether he will arrive in the end.

About Gonzalo-Garcia

-Gonzalo is walking the way he should go, we keep paying attention to him, we feel his potential... His timing and opportunity will come, just when we think it is right. I mentioned his career experience, which means that everyone must work hard, which is very subjective. Everyone is different, it depends on many factors. Gonzalo has performed well and he will make great progress in the U21 national team. I hope that in the future, there will be more players like Gonzalo and Jesus (Rodriguez), which is very good for us.

About Morata

-We will not give up anyone easily, he won it all with his career and his efforts for us. He is crucial both on and off the court, and he has made a lot of contributions, and I believe he will continue to bring us the joy of football. Whenever I see him on the court, I can see the positive side of him. He is a role model for young players, and that's also very important.

About Fermin and his future

-What will I say to him? This is a very personal topic and he needs to weigh many factors. In the football world, there is supply and demand. I think economic factors are secondary and competitive level is the most important. I don’t know what he talked to the club. From the outside, I don't know much about him, so I can't give much advice, but I hope Spanish players can play in our league. I would regret it if they went abroad because I think they would make the league more competitive in La Liga, which in my opinion is the best league in the world, but I understand that everyone has their own ideas.

About Fabregas and Cuomo's transfer operations - This shows that Fabregas understands Spanish football and young players, and he has put a lot of effort into this, and I am not surprised that Spanish players are one of the most comprehensive players in the world, in my opinion. If I coach abroad, I will do it like him.

Let's talk about Jesus Rodriguez

- We look forward to his best performance. He is a winger who is competent for two wingers, and has strong running ability, forward insertion, crossing... extraordinary courage. I like his firmness and courage, he has a place in our formation, so we recruited him. We also want to use this opportunity to send a message to young players, letting them know that the door is always open to them.

About away matches between Bulgaria and Türkiye

- it was extremely difficult, and September was difficult for us for many reasons. We hope to do our best and be mentally prepared. These two games are very difficult.

About Guerre

—He is very comprehensive, is an excellent player, and the overall level of his team is excellent and aggressive.

Regarding La Liga in Miami

- I respect all relevant institutions. I think it's time for everyone to sit down and make a decision together, always starting from the best interests of Spanish football. If they are sure it will be beneficial, then do it, but it must be everyone who makes the decision together. Our job is to play football, but these novel things may soon become the norm. We will see the direction of football, and time will tell us whether this decision is correct.

Regarding how to assemble a team, a team list needs to consider many factors: the specific situation of the player, the expected emotions, the status... and the needs of our game plan, and of course the situation of the opponent. We want to cover all possible scenarios, and if it’s already difficult to develop a draft list, then imagine how difficult it is to pick a starting lineup.