The injury has been forgotten," said Fabian Ruiz.
Regarding midfield combinations and the pace of play with teammate Pedri, Ruiz downplayed external tactical concerns.
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"I don't think it's about Pedri's position [that means] the game is slower," said Fabian Ruiz.
Ruiz explained that the internal perspective of the squad focuses heavily on mutual support rather than individual starting roles.
"From the outside I don't know how people look at it. On the inside we see it as something that's totally natural.
We know that any of the central midfielders can play. We can play together or separately, it doesn't matter.
It's not important who plays, it's important that we support each other," said Fabian Ruiz.
He reiterated that the tactical philosophy of the team remains consistent regardless of personnel changes on the pitch.
"I don't think it changes anything.
The idea we have is the same and we all have the ability to make that idea work.
We have different characteristics, but at a collective level the idea is the same," said Fabian Ruiz.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente previously praised the understated midfielder, whose starting role has fluctuated during the group stage.
"If his name wasn't Fabián, everyone would talk about him more," said Luis de la Fuente.
The manager expressed immense confidence in his available selection choices for the tournament midfield positions.
"The six best midfielders in the world," said Luis de la Fuente.
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The winner of Thursday's matchup in Los Angeles will advance to the next round of the tournament, with Texas scheduled as the next potential destination.
