European champion stumbles
De la Fuente is annoyed: “The heat was unbearable”
Spain's national soccer team remained winless in their first appearance as European champions. However, team boss Luis de la Fuente remained confident after the goalless draw against Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday at the start of the Nations League. However, he was annoyed by the temperatures during the game.
"I'm not worried. It's almost like a preparation game for us because of the circumstances. It's still early in the season and the calendar is full for the players. It's a process and we'll move on," said De la Fuente.
His team, who were missing the suspended Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata as well as regular goalkeeper Unai Simon through injury, were once again without a win after nine victories. This was last the case in the 3:3 test against Brazil on March 26.
Against Switzerland on Sunday
The Iberians were guilty of much before the break and could even have gone behind when Luka Jokic had a top chance. "We lacked almost everything in the first half," emphasized the 63-year-old.
Things went much better after that, but they lacked the necessary efficiency. "We could have done better, the players were a bit tired, the heat was unbearable, we ran out of gas," summed up Spain's team coach.
With 68:32 percent possession and a 22:9 advantage in shots, Lamine Yamal and Co. could have done better. As it is, Denmark are the first leaders in Group A4 after a 2-0 win over Switzerland. On Sunday, the Spaniards will be guests in Geneva, while the Danes will face Serbia in Copenhagen.
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