"According to De la Fuente, training Lamine requires a more coaching approach rather than traditional training methods."
In the first step of Spain's journey towards the 2026 World Cup, the Spanish national football team faces Bulgaria. As the coach, Luis de la Fuente, prepares his squad, he has issued a warning about the upcoming match, stating that it will be challenging and the best version of the team will be needed.
De la Fuente has also expressed concern about the relaxed atmosphere in the Bulgarian team. According to the coach, maintaining a balance will be key for Spain's attack-oriented football style, and improving defensive play is a priority.
Lamine Yamal is expected to play, with de la Fuente considering him as "part of his responsibility" and acting more as a mentor towards him. Alvaro Morata, who has put aside thoughts of retiring from international football after a complicated departure from Galatasaray, is also set to feature in the match.
Rodri and Carvajal, who have recovered from their injuries, may play in the starting lineup against Bulgaria. De la Fuente has not publicly highlighted a focus on a specific Bulgarian player, nor has it been indicated that he will particularly favor a Bulgarian player in the starting lineup against Spain.
Bulgaria ranks 81st in the FIFA ranking, and accessing information about the match requires registration. The Spanish national football team, on the other hand, has not missed a World Cup appointment since 1974.
Daniel Cebreiro, a Special Correspondent based in Sofia, Bulgaria, will provide updates on the match. The Spanish national football team's journey also includes Turkey and Georgia. Alvaro Morata emphasized the complexity of the World Cup qualifying phase, using the absence of a four-time world champion like Italy in the last two World Cups as an example.
Representing his country is the best thing that has happened in Morata's career, and he is determined to help Spain secure a place in the 2026 World Cup. The match against Bulgaria will be a crucial test for the Spanish team, and fans can expect an exciting encounter.
