De la Fuente manages 'Lamine-dependency'

Luis de la Fuente has been critical of the new international calendar, and the current break with four matches concentrated in just ten days is forcing him to adopt an unusual management approach for Spain. The manager must balance winning matches with managing player workload after already losing four internationals to physical issues.

De la Fuente's strategy focuses on administering player efforts and ensuring the team arrives at their final match in optimal physical and mental condition, a departure from traditional Spanish squad management. afrikasportnews.co.za