Sergio Ramos looked strained during PSG practice last Wednesday when the team returned after a couple of days of partying, a scene that surprised observers in the suburban Paris training complex. The mood inside the locker room reportedly reflected tension around head coach De la Fuente and his approach to team selection, a situation that he, according to insiders, has treated with a strict, results-driven mindset. The phrase that circulated among staff and players described Ramos as emotionally worn, suggesting the club’s leadership was wrestling with a difficult decision about his role on the squad and with the national team in mind.
Ramos has always placed a high value on wearing the national jersey. There has been talk, spread by some sources, that the Spain national team president could feel pressure from Ramos to influence his selection. As he recovered from recent injuries, his hopes for a late World Cup push intensified, with Spaniard supporters watching closely as his form at PSG hinted at renewed readiness for international duty. This ongoing tension between club obligations and national aspirations has been a constant thread in Ramos’s career, and it resurfaced as the France-based player continued to deliver strong performances for PSG.
In recent months, Ramos has been seen as having renewed energy on the field. During a standout display in a Champions League encounter against Bayern, he was widely regarded as PSG’s best performer on the night. That performance fueled speculation that he could still play a meaningful role for Spain, even if the decision to extend an invitation to the national team remained complicated by timing and selection criteria. Observers noted his leadership and positive influence in the locker room, even as questions about his future with the national side persisted.
De la Fuente’s decision to call Ramos would resemble a bold chess move, one that would test PSG’s discipline and the player’s willingness to commit to a role that might require a different balance between club duties and international duty. Those close to the situation described Ramos as someone with a naturally upbeat personality who surprised many by considering a long pause from international soccer rather than an abrupt end to his presence on the world stage. In the end, the timing and conditions of such a call appeared as important as the call itself, with the player weighing how a potential return would align with his club form and national team prospects.
This weekend, PSG is scheduled to face Marseille in a league match, a fixture that carries significant implications for both teams. The sides had recently met in cup play, where Marseille prevailed, adding another layer of drama to the upcoming league clash. As fans look ahead, the focus remains on Ramos’s status and how his decisions could influence PSG’s ambitions across domestic and European competition.