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Spain's late arrival for Denmark match impacts preparations.
Spain's national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, discusses challenges in preparing for the match against Denmark due to late arrival in Copenhagen, unfamiliarity with Denmark's new coach, and player fitness concerns.
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Spanish National TeamBrentfordAnderlechtMilanFifa
Luis De La FuenteBrian RiemerMorten WieghorstMorataFabían
- What were the challenges and consequences of the late arrival in Copenhagen?
- The late arrival in Copenhagen due to the long travel time meant that the team arrived at the hotel almost at nine at night and the press conference was also very late. This complicated the preparation for the match against Denmark.
- How did the unfamiliarity with Denmark's new coach affect Spain's preparation?
- De la Fuente was unfamiliar with Denmark's new coach, Brian Riemer, but his staff prepared reports to analyze Riemer's style. Despite this late preparation, De la Fuente aims to impose Spain's playing style on the match.
- Describe the unusual schedule of Spain's national team coach before the match against Denmark.
- Spain's national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, has a routine of morning training, lunch in Las Rozas, and an afternoon flight to the match location, followed by a late evening press conference. This schedule was particularly challenging for the game in Copenhagen due to travel time and a one-hour delay.
- How does De la Fuente summarize Spain's performance in 2024 and what are his goals for the remaining matches?
- De la Fuente is pleased with Spain's performance in 2024, winning the Euro Cup and remaining undefeated. He hopes to finish the year by winning their remaining two matches and continuing to improve in 2025.
- What is De la Fuente's strategy regarding team selection for the Denmark match and the status of key players?
- With qualification secured, De la Fuente intends to play his strongest team against Denmark to secure first place in their group, not considering rotating players for rest. Morata and Fabian are doubtful due to injury and illness respectively.