“Without a shadow of a doubt we want to win the match, it’s the most important, it’s a very important match. We always go on the pitch to get the most out of it, I don’t know how to go on the pitch for a draw.” Spain selector Luis de la Fuente is convinced of this on the eve of the match against Italy in the second match of group B at the European Football Championships in Germany. “Italy is very similar to ours – adds de la Fuente – it has changed since Spalletti has been there, it is very young and competitive, it’s a bit like looking in the mirror. We are growing and trying to work together, it will be a challenge very balanced and of a very high level” “I am very happy with the performance of all the players who took to the pitch with Croatia and with the training sessions – indicates the Spain coach – all four central defenders are in very good shape and any of them could drop on the pitch. How is Rodri? We want to have the strongest team on the pitch, let’s see how the match goes, but we could expect a substitute in the match. He is well and has trained well. Let’s try to stay humble and work to improve more and more.”
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