This mix of images reveals Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente and Albania’s head coach Sylvinho.
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Spectacular Spain have secured prime spot in Group B and a spot within the final 16 of Euro 2024 however they won’t be taking their foot off the fuel towards Albania in Duesseldorf on June 24.
Whereas coach Luis de la Fuente has the luxurious of having the ability to relaxation gamers for the ultimate group sport, he will even need to keep the momentum Spain have constructed up.
“We’re nonetheless a great distance off successful the European Championship. We have not but achieved something. Okay, we have received some necessary matches. Now we have fantastic prospects,” De la Fuente stated after his facet outclassed holders Italy.
“However soccer may also be very merciless. So we should be cautious. We should be humble. We have to present respect.”
Coaches are sometimes reluctant, in public at the very least, to saddle their gamers with lofty expectations, however De la Fuente has not been sluggish in coming ahead, describing his squad as the perfect within the event, if not the world.
On the proof up to now he has some extent. Spain have regarded the slickest outfit on show up to now and have shortened the percentages on them successful a file fourth Euros title.
The likes of teenager Lamine Yamal, winger Nico Williams and fellow 21-year-old Pedri all produced dazzling shows towards Italy whereas striker Alvaro Morata, defender Dani Carvajal and midfielder Rodri present invaluable event expertise.
With their last-16 sport towards a third-placed group from Group A, B, C or D not till July 2, De la Fuente could resolve that resting key gamers towards Albania may disrupt the rhythm of his facet and impact their sharpness.
He will probably be pressured into at the very least one change, nevertheless, with Rodri suspended after selecting up yellow playing cards in Spain’s opening two video games — his warning towards Italy coming after breaking new UEFA guidelines about approaching a referee.
Albania will count on no favours from Spain as they search the unlikely win they should attain the knockout section for the primary time having exited within the group section on their debut in 2016.
A final-gasp aim secured a 2-2 draw with Croatia to maintain their hopes alive and their Brazilian coach Sylvinho has instilled a way of perception in his squad.
“What I promise to the Albanian individuals is that we’ll combat for each level,” the previous Arsenal midfielder stated.
“Towards Spain it will likely be tough however we should get pleasure from these moments.”
