La Roja faces a pivotal moment as the coach, Luis de la Fuente, must announce the squad for the final two Euro 2024 qualifiers. The defender from Malaga has a real chance to be included among the group that will challenge Cyprus and Georgia in late November.
Having already sealed their place in Euro 2024 held in Germany, Spain aims to finish atop Group A and secure a favorable seed for the continental tournament. De la Fuente’s side will conclude the campaign with matches against Cyprus and Georgia, a pair of assignments that will test the squad’s depth and cohesion.
Spain recently edged Scotland and Norway, collecting six points that confirmed their spot at next summer’s European Championship. The team now competes with Scotland for first place in the group, both sides entering the November break tied at the summit and intent on taking maximal advantage of the remaining fixtures.
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With 15 points from six matches, Spain and Scotland are neck-and-neck as they prepare for the final rounds of fixtures. The plan is straightforward: clinch first place to secure a prime draw in the Euro 2024 group stage and face the strongest opponents with the best possible seeding. The Spaniards will host Cyprus on November 16 and Georgia on November 19, while Scotland travels to Georgia before finishing at home against Norway.
When and at what time will Luis De La Fuente announce the list of those called up for the confrontation with Cyprus and Georgia
The Spain coach is expected to reveal the squad on Friday, November 10, 2023, a decision that will shape the national team’s plans for the November window.
Isco coming back? The football players De la Fuente mentions
Isco Alarcón has enjoyed a renaissance with Betis under Manuel Pellegrini, delivering a series of strong performances that have sparked renewed talk about a call-up. As one of the standout performers in La Liga 2023-2024, many supporters and pundits anticipate that De la Fuente could include Isco in the November squad to strengthen Spain’s options for the final qualifiers. The national team’s goal now is not just qualification but finishing first in the group, a task that could be achieved with the informed presence of a player like Isco.
Isco has earned 38 caps for Spain since his debut in 2012, contributing 12 goals and 6 assists. His last appearance came in the 2019 Euro qualifiers against Sweden, a 3-0 win at the Bernabéu. Reports from AS indicate that Isco has entered the preliminary list of 50 players prepared for the call, signaling a potential return to the national team fold.
One player who is less likely to feature is Sergio Ramos, with De la Fuente seemingly opting toward a different tactical path. As Ramos’s future remains a topic of debate in football circles, De la Fuente emphasized that selection must be built on a clear plan and reliable performers who can deliver under pressure.
Which matches and when will the Spanish national team play in November 2023? Schedules, calendars and dates
Spain is grouped with Scotland, Norway, Georgia, and Cyprus in Group A. The schedule for November will shape Spain’s chances of finishing first and securing the best possible draw for the knockout phase of Euro 2024.
Luis de la Fuente’s technical staff in the Spanish national team: second coach, physical trainer, analysts and psychologist, who they are, position and what role they have
Pablo Amo serves as the second coach and has a history with Sporting de Gijón, Deportivo de la Coruña, Valladolid and Zaragoza. He previously handled duties with the under-18 team. Carlos Cruz works as the physical trainer, bringing experience with the U-21 setup since 2019. Miguel Angel Spain covers goalkeeping coaching, bringing a background with clubs like Rayo Vallecano and Hércules and serving in various youth roles since joining the RFEF in 2006.
Juanjo González is the assistant technician, having previously represented Sporting de Gijón at the first-team level after the Mareo youth period and already contributing to the U-21 staff. Javier Lopez Vallejo acts as psychologist, bringing extensive experience as a former goalkeeper with Osasuna and Villarreal, among others, and has worked with the Women’s Absolute as well. Pablo Pena serves as the team analyst, a familiar presence for De la Fuente across the national setup and its development teams.