Luis de la Fuente says he’s “not frightened” by Spain’s 0-0 draw with Serbia of their opening Nations League match, evaluating it to a pre-season sport.
Of their first match as European champions, Spain struggled to interrupt down a resolute Serbia aspect, with Lamine Yamal coming the closest for them as he missed two nice possibilities within the second half.
La Roja had 21 pictures all through the sport, creating 1.39 anticipated targets (xG), however solely examined Predrag Rajkovic 5 occasions because the goalkeeper resolutely defended his clear sheet.
Regardless of an underwhelming begin to their Nations League defence, having gained the match in 2022-23, De la Fuente insisted there was no must be involved in regards to the consequence.
“We lacked largely every thing within the first half,” Spain coach Luis de la Fuente informed reporters.
“Within the second half, we had been higher and far improved however lacked successfully up entrance. We might have completed higher, gamers had been just a little drained, the warmth was excruciating, and we ran out of fuel.
“I’m not frightened, it’s virtually a pre-season sport for us as a result of circumstances, nonetheless early within the season and the calendar is busy for the gamers. It’s a course of, and we are going to transfer ahead.”
