Former Spain coach: Vinicius behavior was disrespectful and Yamal has the right to decide how to live his life

Spain will face Türkiye in the World Cup preliminaries to compete for direct qualification to the World Cup. Before the game, Javier Clemente, the veteran coach who coached the Spanish team in the 1990s, accepted an interview with AS, during which he analyzed the situation of the national team and La Liga, and talked about topics such as Vinicius and Xavi Alonso.

Is Spain the favorite to win the World Cup?

"I'm not sure if Spain is the biggest favorite, but there is no doubt that Spain will be one of the five or six teams competing for the championship."

How does this national team compare to the one that won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa?

"The players are changing, but the style is not. From the youth team to the senior team, this way of playing has become ingrained, and I think it is right."

Do you think De La Fuente already has a World Cup roster?

"I think out of the 25 or 26 players he is considering, 20 are fixed. The remaining five or six spots will be fought for by about 14 or 15 players."

What difference does De La Fuente bring to the national team compared with Luis Enrique?

"I have coached both of them and they are both very good people. Luis Enrique is more emotional and impulsive, while De La Fuente is calmer and more composed."

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"I like the coach of Barcelona very much. I think he is an upright person. But I heard De La Fuente's words and some things were exaggerated. De La Fuente certainly did not mean to offend him."

Do you have any advice about Yamal?

"I will not give him advice. Everyone has the right to decide his own life, and the responsibility lies with himself, his surroundings, his coach and the club."

Speaking of Vinicius, have you experienced similar substitutions?

"I have never been in this situation. The only conflict with a player was because I didn't play him. Finally I told him in the locker room and explained why I didn't play him. The lineup is decided by the coach, and if it is wrong, it is also the coach's responsibility."

What do you think when you see Vinicius's behavior?

"Very impolite, very impolite. This is a reflection of the lack of football culture. He comes from another country and may have such habits there, but not here."

What do you think of La Liga? Will this be another battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona?

"It's too early to say, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are always the main candidates for the championship. Luis Aragones once said that the first stage of the season must be stable and not impatient; the first half of the second stage must be gradually positioned; the last seven or eight games are the sprint stage, just like a cyclist."

Does it take a lot of courage for a young coach to take over a big club like Real Madrid?

"I don't understand why a coach would shrink from certain challenges, either you are a coach or you are not."

The pressure on Alonso to coach Real Madrid

"There is no doubt that Real Madrid is a great team, but I have also worked in many clubs, including Spain The most important team - the national team. What I want to say is that every team has pressure, and when you become a coach, you are ready to deal with these pressures. "

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"The first time I saw Selton was on Sunday, he performed well, but he has to establish himself in the first team. It's difficult. He's done some eye-catching details, but he has to keep performing like this every weekend."

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"It seems that everyone is competing to see who can make the youngest player debut in the first team. I would never let a young person make his debut in the top league without medical clearance because they are in a critical period of muscle and bone development, but they may not be ready to adapt to such an intense football competition."