MADRID — Coach Luis de la Fuente expressed satisfaction with Spain’s injury-free conclusion of their final home friendly, utilizing the match to introduce several newcomers to the field.
This fixture, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Iraq, was part of Spain’s strategic build-up to the World Cup, highlighting squad depth.
The team will shift gears as they head to North America, ramping up their intensity, Reuters reported.
Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Spain faces Peru in their last friendly before launching their Group H campaign against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
The squad has strategically rotated, with key players rested to address fitness concerns.
The emergence of young talents was spotlighted as Marc Bernal and others earned senior debuts.
De la Fuente emphasized this as an investment in Spain’s future. While doubts surround Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal’s fitness, the coach remains optimistic about his readiness for the opening match on June 15.
