MADRID, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente insisted on Friday that he feels supported by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and said he had no conflict with FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick over the pelvic injury that has ruled out Lamine Yamal from the current Spain squad.

De la Fuente made the remarks at a press conference ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifying match against Georgia in Elche, after confirming that Barcelona attacking midfielder Dani Olmo would miss the game due to a calf injury sustained during morning training. Olmo will return to Barcelona for further treatment.

"We are a team, no matter who plays," De la Fuente said, adding that he had "no conflict with Flick or Barcelona and I have never felt as if I have been left alone."

"I feel supported at all times and I feel happy and appreciated," added the coach, who led Spain to the 2024 European Championship title.

Looking ahead to next summer's World Cup finals, De la Fuente reaffirmed his belief that Spain remains among the tournament favorites.

"I still think the same and with conviction, because my players are the best. There's a high level of play all over the world, but we have the best," he said.

However, he emphasized the importance of securing qualification before setting sights on the title.

"Once we qualify, we'll think about the World Cup, but we will have to fight to win it, because football is very complicated, and winning is very difficult," he added. ■