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Fabián Ruiz: "My knee injury was tough, but my support system gave me strength"

The PSG and Spanish national team midfielder reflects on his recovery and his current status in elite football.

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Footballer Fabián Ruiz, a key player for Paris Saint-Germain and the Spanish national team, recounts the difficulty of his knee injury and the support he received.

Midfielder Fabián Ruiz, originally from Los Palacios y Villafranca (Seville), is preparing to play in his first World Cup. Despite challenges, the Paris Saint-Germain player has established himself as a fundamental pillar for his team and for coach Luis de la Fuente.
Ruiz recalled in an interview with Efe the three months of suffering he endured due to a knee injury, a period he described as "tough" not only for him but also for those closest to him. "I had pain even climbing the stairs," he confessed, highlighting the importance of the support from his partner and cousin in overcoming uncertainty and frustration.
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"At first, there was some uncertainty because we didn't know what the injury was. The worst part was that there was no set timeline for my return, and you could only see how it was progressing. It was tough initially, but Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente conveyed their confidence to me, they called me every day. That was important for me and I felt calm."

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The Andalusian player also commented on the influence of coaches Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente. "Thanks to Luis, I've shown my best version at Paris Saint-Germain," he stated about the Asturian coach, with whom he has found a special connection. Regarding Luis de la Fuente, with whom he has shared successes since the youth categories, he highlighted his closeness and the playing style based on possession and pressing.
Despite not participating in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Fabián feels no "pending debt," but rather sees the current call-up as a reward for his hard work. "It's a dream, the ultimate for a footballer," he assured, expressing his desire to go far in the tournament with a team he considers "tremendous."
On the pressure of being favorites, Ruiz advocated for "calmness" and "naturalness," recalling the European Championship where Spain emerged as champions without being labeled as such. He also referenced the streak of 42 undefeated matches with the national team, a statistic that his teammates and the coach jokingly remind him of.
Regarding his future, although he is "happy" in Paris and has one more year on his contract, he does not rule out a return to Spain, stating his desire to "retire at Betis," his "home."

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