Alvaro Morata didn’t give up his own record by handing over penalty duties to Pedro Gonzalez Lopez Pedri. Earning praise from the football coach.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has hailed Alvaro Morata as an “excellent” captain. After the 32-year-old showed in Spain’s 3-2 Nations League win over Switzerland on Monday. UFABET Diario AS reported on Tuesday.
Spain were awarded a penalty in the 32nd minute after Morata was fouled in the area by Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez. The 32-year-old forward had the chance to take the spot-kick to equal Fernando Torres’ record as Spain’s third-highest goalscorer. But Morata handed the reckoning to Pedro Gonzalez Lopez Pedri, who was playing in his homeland. But the Barcelona midfielder missed the spot-kick.
‘Morata is a great captain, it’s a great detail. He has penalties and is level with Torres as Spain’s third-highest scorer. And he prefers Pedri to do it because he plays in his home country.’ De la Fuente said.
The Bulls’ coach also praised 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. Who made his first start for the Spanish national team after the absences of Rodrigo Hernandez, Rodri and Martin Zubimendi.
‘Cazado is good news for Spanish football. He plays like an experienced player and makes the team play better. He is a new discovery. There are many great players in Spain, the best in the world.’
De La Fuente also spoke about the atmosphere in Tenerife: ‘I am proud to be Spanish, to have the fans we have in the Canaries. I am also passionate about players who are insatiable. Who want to grow and who are examples of competition and teamwork, teammates. It is an honor to lead this national team.’