By Spain coach Luis de la Fuente comments on Brahim Díaz’s decision to represent Morocco:
De la Fuente respects Díaz’s choice and highlights the importance of desire and commitment.
Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has spoken about Real Madrid player Brahim Díaz’s decision to represent Morocco instead of Spain.
In a press conference, De la Fuente stated:
“I respect his decision. Everyone is free to choose their own path.”
He emphasized that his criteria for selecting players for the national team are based on three principles:
- The player must be capable of playing for Spain.
- The player must be willing to play for Spain.
- The player must be selected by the coach.
De la Fuente added:
“The most important thing for me is the player’s desire to play for the national team, without any pressure or obligations. They must also accept equal rights and responsibilities. If you deviate from this fundamental principle, you will always find me against you.”
He concluded:
“I haven’t spoken to Díaz. I am the one who makes the decisions. I was certainly the coach who wanted him the most. I value him highly and wish him the best. I respect him very much.”
De la Fuente’s comments demonstrate his professionalism in handling Díaz’s decision and his respect for the player’s desire to represent Morocco.
Rephrased for clarity:
- De la Fuente acknowledges Díaz’s choice and emphasizes that players should be free to choose their national team.
- He outlines his criteria for selecting players for the Spanish national team, highlighting the importance of desire and commitment.
- De la Fuente states that he has not spoken to Díaz but wishes him the best.
- His comments reflect his professionalism and respect for Díaz’s decision.
🇪🇸 Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente: “I have not spoken with Brahim. I call or I do not call and people then do what they have to do”.
“I have probably been the coach who has selected him the most. I wish him the best. Everyone is free to make the decisions they make”. pic.twitter.com/xrBZsiPt34
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 11, 2024
