""Let's see how the match goes. They'll find out tomorrow, and I like them to be the first to know. It's not one of those so-called friendly matches; we have to field a very competitive team," said Luis de la Fuente."
""Leave your biases at home and come to support Spain. Put local loyalties aside; think only of the national team. If anyone feels tempted to do otherwise, leave it at home; if not, stay at home. Come and enjoy yourselves after so many years," he added."
""I can't say for sure, as it depends on how the match goes and on the decisions we make to win it. We'll field a competitive team to win, doing everything we can to maintain the intensity and standard," De la Fuente stated."
""Eric has been with me in the Under-19s, Under-21s and the Olympic squad. He's much loved by everyone, including me," De la Fuente remarked regarding Eric Garcia."
Spain will play Egypt in a friendly match at RCDE Stadium, with Joan Garcia possibly debuting as goalkeeper. Manager Luis de la Fuente emphasized the importance of the match, stating it is not just a friendly and that a competitive team will be fielded. He urged Espanyol fans to support the national team and set aside local biases regarding Garcia's controversial move to Barcelona. De la Fuente also discussed Eric Garcia's exclusion from the squad and his past experiences with the player.
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