Luis Enrique is no more. Ousted from his post after elimination in the round of 16 of the World Cup against Morocco, the former Barça coach gave way to Luis de la Fuente. Quite anonymous internationally, he is a well-known character on the other side of the Pyrenees since he officiated in many national youth teams (U19, Espoirs, Olympic team). He therefore knows the workings of the selection well and unveiled his first list this Friday with a few surprises.
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It should already be noted that only 11 players present in Qatar have been called up to launch this Euro qualifying campaign against Norway (March 25) in Malaga and against Scotland (March 28) in Glasgow. Some are injured like Unai Simon, holder under Enrique and others have retired from international football, like Sergio Busquets, captain of La Roja in the last competition but for the rest, it is a choice of the coach. . The big new additions to this list are the names of Kepa Arrizabalaga, David García, Nacho, Iago Aspas and Joselu.
Great first for David Garcia and Joselu
For the Chelsea goalkeeper, it is a return, he who had 11 selections between 2017 and 2019. His mistakes cost him his place in the selection. He had not been called up to Euro 2020, nor to the World Cup. David Garcia, captain of Osasuna, celebrates his first convocation at 29 years old. He will undoubtedly pass behind Nacho (22 selections since 2013) in the hierarchy. More experienced in European games, the Real Madrid player (33) had not known the joys of being called up since 2018.
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Iago Aspas (Celta) is not very young either. At 35, the striker already has 18 caps (6 goals) but had not been called up since 2019, while this is a great first for Joselu (Espanyol) who is still 32 years old. Inevitably, some elements bear the brunt of this new selection. We are of course thinking of Parisian Carlos Soler and his former teammate Pablo Sarabia. César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) was not selected either, as were the Barcelonans Jordi Alba, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati, or even Koke (Atlético) and Marco Asensio.
The full list:
Guardians: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Robert Sanchez (Brighton) and David Raya (Brentford).
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Defenses: José Gayá (Valencia), Alejandro Balde (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Iñigo Martínez (Athletic), Nacho (Real Madrid), David García (Osasuna), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid).
Midfielder : Rodri (Manchester City), Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Gavi (Barcelona), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Fabián Ruiz (PSG), Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid), Pedri (Barcelona).
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Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Atletico), Dani Olmo (Leipzig), Nico Williams (Athletic), Bryan Gil (Sevilla), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Iago Aspas (Celta), Joselu (Espanyol), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal).
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