Luis de la Fuente adamant he is the right man for Spain
Luis de la Fuente says he is the best possible coach for Spain following Luis Enrique's departure.
Luis Enrique left
Spain's national team following the shock
World Cupexit to Morocco in the last 16.
The 61-year-old Luis de la Fuente who has coached Spain's Under-19, Under-21, and Under-23 teams was confirmed as Enrique’s replacement.
Speaking at a press conference, De la Fuente said he is the right man for the job.
"I was a professional footballer for 15 years,"
he stated.
"I have won titles. I have coached at international level in all age categories except the senior one.
"With all my humility and honesty, if there is someone who knows what the future of Spanish football is, it is me. You know who takes the reins of this team.
"There will be no negotiation about our model. I will try to provide nuances to improve it, interpret its evolution. We will not close our minds to anything."
De la Fuente praised Enrique and said his work as Spain’s manager has been extraordinary.
"I have had a very close relationship with Luis Enrique and I thank him,"
he added.
"We have exchanged messages, and he congratulated me."
"You don't have to analyse anything about the World Cup. Luis Enrique's work has been extraordinary, but you can still miss getting a result.”
De la Fuente also said that he still counts on older players like Sergio Busquets and Sergio Ramos.
"I count on the youngsters but I am also a fan of the veterans who have done great things. Sergio Busquets is the living history of football. If Sergio Ramos is in good shape, he can come too."
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