Journalistic reports revealed that Luis de la Fuente, the technical director of the Spanish national team, plans to involve Nico Williams during the upcoming match against Belgium in the World Cup tournament.
The Spanish national team will face its Belgian counterpart in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, this Friday evening, at "Los Angeles" Stadium.
De La Fuente determines the mechanism of Nico Williams' participation against Belgium
According to what was reported by the newspaper "El Desmarque", De la Fuente feels a great boost after the full recovery of winger Nico Williams.
The report noted that Nico Williams participated in yesterday's training, and De la Fuente hopes for the full appearance of the Athletic Bilbao winger in matches after a long treatment period.
The report indicated that there is a possible percentage for Williams to participate as a starter against Belgium, but De la Fuente will decide today his decision regarding Nico Williams.
Williams had stated: "I am fine now, I think my teammates in the team were very supportive, as well as the coach, I feel very good, happy, and comfortable, and I am waiting for my chance."
He added: "I am looking forward to playing, I was playing a secondary role, but I was also helping the team from the bench, I am very happy that I can support the team. Very happy."
It is expected that Nico Williams will sit again on the bench against Belgium, to be a winning attacking card that contributes to confirming qualification to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
