ROTTERDAM, June 17 (Reuters) - Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is confident the motivation of playing in the Nations League final will trump any end-of-season fatigue his players might feel after an exhausting campaign.
Spain take on Croatia to decide the title in Rotterdam on Sunday after edging Italy in the last minute of their semi-final on Thursday.
De la Fuente told a pre-match press conference he had no concerns about his players finding the requisite energy before heading off on holidays.
De la Fuente took over as Spain coach after their last-16 elimination at the World Cup last November, and he now has a chance to win a title in only his fourth game in charge.
Croatia, however, will be a tricky opponent for Spain, the coach added.
Persons:
Luis de la Fuente, De la Fuente, la Fuente, Mark Gleeson, Hugh Lawson
Organizations:
Nations League, Thomson
Locations:
ROTTERDAM, Spain, Croatia, Rotterdam, Europe, Cape Town