Luis de la Fuente admits the long-term injury to Rodrigo Hernandez Rodri is a big blow for Spain but is confident Martin Zubimendi can fill the role just as well.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has admitt he feels a huge loss after key midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez was rule out for a long time with an injury. But is confident Martin Zubimendi is ready to step up as his replacement, UFABET reported on Saturday.
De la Fuente’s Spain have been hit by Rodri’s knee injury, while the 28-year-old’s club City are also out for the rest of the season. With the Spaniard admitting he feels bad about it. Although he is choosing to remain positive.
‘For me, he is the best player in the world in his position and a great captain. It’s a big loss for us, but we have the second best player in that position, Martin Zubimendi,’ De la Fuente said.
For Zubimendi, he has already proven he can shoulder the burden of Rodri. Having come on as a substitute for the 28-year-old in the Euro 2024 final and the Spain boss believes the 25-year-old from Real Sociedad can do the same in the next nine or 10 months.