Spain breathed a sigh of relief as concerns over the injuries of Rodri and Alvaro Morata turned out to be not serious. The two players were substituted during Spain’s 3-0 victory over Croatia at Euro 2024, raising worries among fans about their fitness.
Morata, who is the team’s captain and scored the opening goal, was reported to have taken a knock, while Rodri was said to be suffering from fatigue due to his hard work on the field. Coach Luis de la Fuente reassured the fans by stating that the injuries were not significant and that it was a precautionary measure to substitute them to ensure their fitness for the upcoming matches.
Following the win against Croatia, Spain is now in a good position to advance from Group B. However, De la Fuente remains cautious and focused on the next challenge, which is a match against defending champions Italy. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the same level of performance and competitiveness to have a chance of winning against a strong Italian team.
The coach acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match but expressed his confidence in his team’s abilities. He stressed the importance of staying calm, prudent, and fully focused on the task at hand. De la Fuente emphasized the need for his players to be examples for the people of their country and to continue working hard to achieve their goals in the competition.
Overall, Spain’s victory over Croatia was a positive start to their Euro 2024 campaign, but the team is fully aware that there is a long way to go. With a tough match against Italy on the horizon, the Spanish team is gearing up for another challenge and is determined to give their best to secure a victory and make their country proud.
