Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente isn’t shy about shaking up his roster, even when it risks a rough night.
- In March 2023, his second official match in charge, he introduced eight changes from the lineup that beat Norway in the Euro qualifiers.
- The revamped eleven faced Scotland in Glasgow and the experiment backfired, turning into a “crisis” that still haunts the federation.
- Players still recall the fallout, especially after Spain drew with Cape Verde in the opening World Cup game in North America.
The episode shows that experience sometimes trumps radical change, even for a seasoned manager.