First list of Spain with Luis de la Fuente: certainties, doubts and throws

The list, which he will present his explanations at a press conference starting at 12.30, is without a doubt. important news It’s about Luis Enrique’s subpoena.

Officially, only known they won’t even be Sergio BusquetsAnnouncing his retirement after the World Cup none Sergio Ramosthat the coach informed him that this was not part of his plans. It is not yet clear how de la Fuentes will decide on the old classics of the national team recently, such as César Azpilicueta, Koke Resurrección, Álvaro Morata and Jordi Alba, and who will be the new captain.

Also if he saves the old summoned person who stopped counting for Luis Enrique (De Gea, Kepa, Fabián, Aspas…) and Which young people do you decide to give the alternative to?It’s an intergenerational bet that was already a house brand with the previous coach and that De la Fuente will grow stronger.

goalkeepers

is given for Unai Simón’s existence is certainHe is Luis Enrique’s favorite goalkeeper, but it is not yet clear whether he will be able to maintain his starting role until the last World Cup. Kepa Arrizabalaga, now a beginning chelseahave many tickets He will return to the national team two and a half years after playing his last game in October 2020.

The third frame is much clearer. De la Fuente could keep his trust in David Raya or Robert Sánchez, bet on Álex Remiro and even save David de Gea, who has been forgotten by Luis Enrique like Kepa since October 2020.

to defend

Which line exactly? more doubts are accumulating. De la Fuente’s desired Robin Le Normand will not be able to enter the coach’s first meeting as he still does not have dual citizenship. The presence of Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres and Alejandro Balde is underestimated, so there will be a gap with the landmark. On the right wing, Pedro Porro has the most tickets as the César Azpilicueta stage seems to be closing.

For the defense centre, the options are varied: Iñigo Martínez, Hugo Guillamón, Eric García, Diego Llorente, Yeray Álvarez, David García, Nacho Fernández… You know Sergio Ramos is not an option. With the feeling that Jordi Alba can no longer play, there are also a few candidates for the left wing of the defence. Marc Cucurella, José Luis Gayà and Fran García are in the best position to complete Balde.

midfielders

One thing is certain is Busquets’ absence due to his withdrawal. and given of course the continuity of Rodrigo Hernández, Pedri González and Pablo Gavi. The inclusion of Martín Zubimendi and Fabián Ruiz hits almost all bets, and from there there are two to three gaps where candidates proliferate.

The manager’s weak spot, Dani Ceballos, has a lot of penaltiesLike Mikel Merino. Koke and Marcos Llorente are the other two candidates, especially the athletic captain. Gabriel Veiga could very well have seen his big break in Celta, known for his first international citation. Carlos Soler, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to have many tickets. Oihan Sancet could be a big surprise.

strikers

The question here will be what De la Fuente’s big bet will be for the middle forward position. This absence alvaro morata it would be a big surprisebut there is at least one (if not more) more squares. few applicants: Borja Iglesias, Joselu Mato, Iago Aspas, Chimy Ávila… and even Abel Ruiz.

The Celta captain and Hispanic Argentine could also find a spot alongside Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal (who has already recovered from a very serious knee injury). Not forgetting Marco Asensio, Yéremi Pino, Ansu Fati and Brahim Díaz, Nico Williams and Ferran Torres have plenty of tickets too. Pablo Sarabia has fewer options, which is one of Luis Enrique’s weaknesses.