Delafuente: We haven t reached the ceiling yet; I want to give the Golden Ball to the Spanish player

Hupu September 10th News Spanish coach Luis de La Fuente was a guest on SER Radio's "ElLarguero" program this Tuesday night. After the last two exciting performances against Bulgaria and Turkey in Spain's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Spanish national team coach once again emphasized Lamin Yamal's ability and claimed that the national team has not touched the ceiling, although their recent performance is as exciting as a concert.

About the Golden Globes

Drafuente is very satisfied with the team he leads, especially Yamal. He talked about the young talent of the national team and Barcelona: "He is an 18-year-old kid who has shown impressive maturity in the game. He can deal with pressure in a natural and restrained way, and he has the potential to be the best player in the world." The Spanish head coach also clearly pointed out, "There are many great players in this national team, in addition to Yamal, there are also Merino, Pedri, Olmo, Fabian, and Cucurella... They are the best players in the world in their respective positions. So I will give the Golden Ball to a Spanish player because they are the most comprehensive players in the world."

de La Fuente revealed: "I like to talk to everyone and get close to them. I believe I have a sixth sense and can foresee some situations. There is no small group dispute in this team because everyone is good people and I know them very well. They are united, generous, good teammates, and put collective interests above personal interests. Everyone accepts their roles, and there is no conflict in the national team." The status quo of the team, de La Fuente, believes: "This may be my best moment as the head coach of the national team, but I have always enjoyed it. In a process that takes time, the results are showing. I just do my job well and believe in the path I have to go. Regarding the criticism I have received at certain moments, as long as the criticism is true, evidenced and not ulterior motives, it has never bothered me. I am very happy and enjoyed the moment. This is the best version of the team we have seen so far... but with our efforts and attitude, it is not the ceiling. At the end of the game, I will say to my players, 'Gentlemen, tomorrow must be better.' This team is tireless and always accepting the idea that tomorrow must be improved, and we still have a huge room for improvement," he stressed.

Will you be complacent with your current results

Drafuent commented: "I haven't become inflated, and from day one, I have beenhaved consistently, although sometimes I need to express my inner thoughts publicly. I have never considered leaving. There is no greater glory than being the head coach of the national team and representing your country, being the head coach of the national team is priceless. We represent a country, a national sentiment. This spirit unites people. I am very grateful for the love of people, and we always try to show our closeness to them. I am on the street I saw a lot of national team jerseys on it, and many kids wore them. I like people to show the national team jerseys in addition to wearing their own club jerseys. "

Great teams in history

"I will never participate in which team is the greatest debate, those are great teams, and our national team still has a long way to go. We want to continue to make history. I really want to compete with Argentina for the European and American Cup and extend my sincere greetings to Scaloni. I admire Argentina very much and resonate with their coaches."