ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (Reuters) - Champions League final hero Rodri is likely to be thrust straight back into action for Spain in the Nations League on Thursday, five days after helping Manchester City complete the treble.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he had yet to settle on his line-up for the semi-final against Italy in Enschede but hinted that Rodri was a strong candidate for a role in the game.
"He cannot be more motivated than after winning a Champions League and being named as the man of the match. He has put Manchester City in the history books. It's, of course, very difficult to win the Champions League," the Spain coach told a press conference on Wednesday. "Rodri and Laporte are two great professionals and they come prepared to play," De la Fuente said."They have worked separately from the squad at first and then together with everyone. I have no doubt that if we need them, they will be there for us.”
The defeat in Glasgow was only the second game in charge for De la Fuente after replacing Luis Enrique.
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