This morning, Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente announced the squad for the upcoming international matches. The selection brought some surprises, including key absences and the inclusion of fresh talent.
Selected Players:
- Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Álex Remiro.
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Óscar Mingueza, Pau Cubarsí, Robin Le Normand, Íñigo Martínez, Raúl Asencio, Marc Cucurella, Álex Grimaldo.
- Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi, Marc Casadó, Fabián Ruiz, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Álex Baena.
- Forwards: Ferran Torres, Yéremy Pino, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Mikel Oyarzabal, Bryan Zaragoza, Álvaro Morata, Samu Omorodion, Ayoze Pérez.
Notable Absences:
Several regulars have been left out of the squad:
- Alejandro Balde: The Barcelona full-back was not called up.
- Gavi: Out due to a long-term injury.
- Fermín López: Despite strong performances for Barça, he was not selected.
- Eric García: The center-back is not in the coach’s plans.
- Isco: In great form with Betis, but still overlooked.
- Dean Huijsen: The young Juventus defender didn’t make the final list.
- Assane Diao: The Betis winger chose to represent Senegal internationally.
New Faces in the Squad:
- Raúl Asencio: The Real Madrid defender receives his first national team call-up after an impressive season.
These choices highlight Luis de la Fuente’s intent to integrate young talent while considering player form and personal decisions. Spain is set to face the Netherlands with a squad blending experience and youth, promising an exciting match! 🔥⚽
