Luis de la Fuente praises Florian Wirtz but lacks Spanish passport

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed admiration for Florian Wirtz, the German midfielder currently at Liverpool. In a discussion with Sport Bild, de la Fuente named Wirtz as a player he would want on the Spanish team, citing his fantastic playing style. De la Fuente reflected on the rich history of German football and the great players it has produced over the years. His comments highlight Wirtz's rising profile in the sport, particularly as he continues to perform in the Bundesliga and with the national team.

• 8:28 AMYahoo Sports — De la Fuente hails "fantastic" Florian Wirtz: “Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a Spanish passport”