TBILISI:
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente insisted he has “blind confidence” in Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal with out revealing if he would make historical past by enjoying Friday’s Euro 2024 qualifier towards Georgia.
The 16-year-old would grow to be Spain’s youngest-ever participant if he options towards both Georgia or Cyprus subsequent Tuesday.
However De la Fuenta didn’t reveal whether or not the teen would play as Spain bid to get their European qualifying marketing campaign again on monitor.
“Lamine appeared superb to me watching him on tv, however working with him you realise much more his potential. He appears even higher,” De la Fuente instructed a press convention on Thursday.
“Presently, he is a vital participant for us, he is right here on his personal benefit. I’ve complete confidence in him. I feel he is a fantastic participant.”
Spain are aiming to right a poor begin to their qualifying marketing campaign, however their preparations have been overshadowed by the controversy of suspended federation president Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss of ladies’s workforce midfielder Jenni Hermoso.
“Because the starting of the coaching camp, I’ve solely been enthusiastic about soccer and Georgia, as a result of I consider that we’ve the potential of placing qualification heading in the right direction. We’re focusing solely on the match tomorrow,” mentioned De la Fuente.
La Roja are fourth within the Group A, 9 factors behind leaders Scotland, who beat them in Glasgow, though De la Fuente’s facet have performed two fewer matches.