The Spanish national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, has been singing the praises of FC Porto forward, Samu Aghehowa. Despite limited playtime, De la Fuente insists that Samu has exceptional potential and will be an important player for Spain in the future.
De la Fuente's Confidence in Samu
Speaking ahead of Spain's match against Bulgaria, De la Fuente addressed questions about Samu's lack of minutes on the pitch. He acknowledged that Samu is still young and developing, but emphasized his impressive performance in training. While competition for places is fierce, De la Fuente assured that Samu is ready and will get his chance.
What the Coach Said
"He will definitely be a very important footballer in the future," De la Fuente stated. "A future that could be tomorrow. The important thing is that he is a footballer with exceptional potential and he will demonstrate it in the national team and his club, as long as he has more minutes, more time, which he will."
He further explained, "He is very young, he is still in the training process. And whoever sees him training sees a very good performance, but it is difficult to make choices in this team. He is at the same level as the others, but for the scenarios that we are making, for our plans, we have opted punctually for others. But he is there, ready."
Spain vs. Bulgaria
Spain, leading Group E, is set to face Bulgaria. While Samu didn't feature in the recent match against Georgia, De la Fuente's comments suggest he could see more playing time soon. All eyes will be on whether the Porto striker gets his opportunity to shine.
Looking Ahead
With De la Fuente's backing, Samu Aghehowa's future with the Spanish national team looks bright. South African football fans will be eager to see if he can live up to the coach's high expectations and become a key player for La Roja.