Local time this Tuesday, De la Fuente attended the Europa News Breakfast, where he discussed his plans for the World Cup.
Plans for the World Cup squad
"I always make decisions with absolute conviction, and that's always been the case. There will definitely be 26 excellent people selected. I work with the best players and the best people in the world."
"Public image is another matter. Perhaps what is unknown is harder to accept. Being a good person means bearing the pain for those around you, and they have all proven that to me,"
"We will eventually select 26 players, but there will be other players joining us against Iraq to help us refine the squad and prepare for the June 4 match. These players will leave after the first game, they are not on the initial list of 55."
"Injuries put a lot of pressure on us, and the injuries that are happening now, even minor ones, are difficult to recover from. Nico Williams' injury is relatively minor, and we will have him back in 3-4 weeks."
"I think Yamal, Nico Williams and Merino will all be ready for the first game of the World Cup, and if not, they will be ready for the second or third. This won't be a big problem."
Will Gavi or Eric Garcia be selected?
"We have a very comprehensive and unpredictable team, which is one of our biggest advantages."
It is reported that the preliminary list of 55 sent to each club includes 6 goalkeepers.
"We have to find the right people. We are very calm because 6 of the top 10 goalkeepers in the world are Spanish, and we usually pick 3, sometimes even 4 from them. We will take three goalkeepers to the World Cup, and they are all first-choice goalkeepers."
"David Raya has always been underestimated in Spain, but in England they think he is the best. The same goes for Unai Simón, Joan García, Remiro... I haven't even mentioned the other two. We have the best goalkeepers in the world, and I have my own way of choosing them, and I have no doubt that I am calm."
Did the racist incidents that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt in March affect Spain's hopes of hosting the 2030 World Cup final?
"We are not a racist country. Those violent elements who exploit football for profit must be removed from the football field and the streets. They are not the embodiment of football."
"I hope the 2030 World Cup final can be held in Spain, in a great stadium. Madrid seems to be a central location and more convenient, but I have no doubt that Spain is fully capable of being an exemplary host for the World Cup final."
Talking about Real Madrid's locker room crisis
"Locker room incident? I have never experienced anything like it, but I am not ignorant. If something really happened, I cannot comment. Whether as a player or a coach, I have never encountered such a situation."
Media reports that Mourinho is the first choice for Real Madrid's new coach
"I don't know if he is the solution for Real Madrid, but he is an excellent coach."
Expectations for the World Cup
"This is an extraordinary World Cup, and we are one of the favorites to win. But there are many other strong teams, and there is no need to list them one by one because we all know who they are. We will strive to meet everyone's expectations."
Possible encounter with Argentina in the first knockout round
"Let's take it one game at a time. This is a more traditional approach, as the Andalusians often say, 'Everything is moving forward', and we are very excited about it."
Talking about the dense schedule and the large number of games in a single season
"We need to sit down and talk about it beforehand. Complaining afterwards is unacceptable. All key players should sit down and talk about it. But once everyone agrees, complaining afterwards is meaningless."