“He could play for any national team and club” - Luis de la Fuente heaps huge praise on Spain star after FIFA World Cup quarter-final win

× Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has claimed that Mikel Merino is good enough to start for any side at the FIFA World Cup. He believes that the Arsenal man has the quality, but is perfect for his squad. Ad Speaking to the media after Merino scored the winner once again for Spain, De la Fuente heaped praise on the midfielder, adding that he can always count on the Arsenal man.

He said: "He has many qualities, he could play in any national team and team and, for us, he is tailor-made for this team, for this model. We know that whenever we need him, he's always there." (via OJogo) Ad Trending Talking about the qualification for the semifinal, the Spain coach added that he was delighted to see the fight until the end of the game.

He added that they were the deserved winners and said: "It's the spirit of this team in any circumstance and situation. I reiterate my pride in coaching this team, which is committed to growing and improving. We did more than enough to win with more ease.

It's hard to win, and we should value that." Ad Luis de la Fuente believes that France will also be worried about facing Spain in the semifinal and said: "We will work to try to overcome France... They will be equally worried, we were the only team in the world capable of winning them two games in a row."

Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 91st minute against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup Round 16 and has now come off the bench once again to score in the 88th minute against Belgium. Ad Mikel Merino on playing for Spain at the FIFA World Cup Mikel Merino spoke to the media after the 2-1 win over Belgium, saying that he was delighted to score the winner. He is ready to play role for the country at the FIFA World Cup and said: "It's incredible, I don't even know what to say.

I think this confirms that there are no coincidences, that if you have the opportunity it's because you're prepared for when you come in. I have to score goals earlier so that they can put me on the game earlier. It is what it has to be; When the coach needs me, I will be available."

Mikel Merino was quizzed if he wants to be the one scoring the winner once again for Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal and he was quick to say that the result was more important than his personal goal. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sripad Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has claimed that Mikel Merino is good enough to start for any side at the FIFA World Cup.

He believes that the Arsenal man has the quality, but is perfect for his squad. Ad Speaking to the media after Merino scored the winner once again for Spain, De la Fuente heaped praise on the midfielder, adding that he can always count on the Arsenal man. He said: "He has many qualities, he could play in any national team and team and, for us, he is tailor-made for this team, for this model.

We know that whenever we need him, he's always there." (via OJogo) Ad Trending Talking about the qualification for the semifinal, the Spain coach added that he was delighted to see the fight until the end of the game. He added that they were the deserved winners and said: "It's the spirit of this team in any circumstance and situation.

I reiterate my pride in coaching this team, which is committed to growing and improving. We did more than enough to win with more ease. It's hard to win, and we should value that."

Ad Luis de la Fuente believes that France will also be worried about facing Spain in the semifinal and said: "We will work to try to overcome France... They will be equally worried, we were the only team in the world capable of winning them two games in a row." Mikel Merino scored the winner in the 91st minute against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup Round 16 and has now come off the bench once again to score in the 88th minute against Belgium.

Ad Mikel Merino on playing for Spain at the FIFA World Cup Mikel Merino spoke to the media after the 2-1 win over Belgium, saying that he was delighted to score the winner. He is ready to play role for the country at the FIFA World Cup and said: "It's incredible, I don't even know what to say. I think this confirms that there are no coincidences, that if you have the opportunity it's because you're prepared for when you come in.

I have to score goals earlier so that they can put me on the game earlier. It is what it has to be; When the coach needs me, I will be available."Mikel Merino was quizzed if he wants to be the one scoring the winner once again for Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal and he was quick to say that the result was more important than his personal goal.

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