“It’s a very important match. We always take to the pitch to get the most out of it, we want to win.” Thus the Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente on the eve of Spain-Italy. After the 2-2 draw between Croatia and Albania, the winner of the match on Thursday 20 June in Gelsenkirchen will be able to guarantee qualification for the round of 16 and first place. “Italy is always very strong, it is one kind of Clasico with them. It could be the final – added de la Fuente -. He’s a lot like our team, it’s changed since he’s been there Spalletti: She’s very young and competitive, she is a bit like looking in the mirror. We are growing and trying to work together, it will be one very balanced and high level challenge“. Then de la Fuente analyzed the 3-0 debut against Croatia. “I am very happy with the performance of all the players and also with the training sessions.” Also recovered Laporte in defense. “All four central defenders are in very good shape and any of them could play.” Closing on the phrase pronounced by Spalletti, who in the afternoon had spoken of an ‘Italy dressed in Armani but ready to get its clothes dirty’: “If necessary we can also play in the mud. We know them well, we must be at a similar level of intensity to to be able to be competitive.”
Fabian Ruiz: “The one who makes the fewest mistakes will win”
Previously, to the microphones of Sky Sportshe had spoken Fabian Ruiz, former Napoli player and among the best on his debut against Croatia. “It will be tough against Italy: they are a strong team, with quality players and a coach who likes to play football like us. We hope to win. We are two very similar teams, they both like to play from behind and keep the ball. The one who makes the fewest mistakes will win.”
