Luis de la Fuente comments on Pedri's role with Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Luis de la Fuente, head coach of Spain, discussed the role of midfielder Pedri ahead of the team's semi-final match against France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. De la Fuente revealed he has not yet settled on a starting position for Pedri after dropping him for the quarter-final against Belgium. He emphasized that Spain's playing style differs from Barcelona's, affecting how Pedri adapts his game. While he praised Pedri's abilities, he noted that playing for the national team 'demands something different' from him. The coach expressed optimism about Pedri's comfort in various midfield roles.
- •Luis de la Fuente dropped Pedri for the quarter-final against Belgium.
- •Spain faces France in the World Cup semi-finals next.
- •De la Fuente highlighted differences in Spain's and Barcelona's playing styles.
- •Pedri is capable of playing as a ‘6’, '8', or '10'.
- •De la Fuente remains supportive of Pedri's contributions.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Pedri can’t play for us the way he plays for Barçelona’ – Spain boss Luis de la Fuente
"The national team has a different style of play to Hansi Flick’s side.
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