2023-06-03 00:28:32
This Friday at 11:00 a.m. Louis of the Source has made official the call from Spanish selectionchoosing the 23 footballers who will fight for the title of the Nations League. After a difficult start, the technician from La Rioja has made various changes compared to the last national call, giving entry to six new footballers.
The full call
Goalkeepers: David Raya, unai simon y Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defenses: Dani Carvajal, Jesus Navas, David Garcia, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Juan Bernat y Jordi Alba.
Midfielders: Rodri Hernandez, Martín Zubimendi, Pablo Gavi, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino y Sergio Channels.
Forwards: Alvaro Morata, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Rodrigo Moreno, Marco Asensio, Joselu Mato y Jeremy Pino.
The news
Louis of the Source began his career as coach of the Spanish team after the World Cup Qatar in last December. Since then, the man from La Rioja has only played two parties as coach of the rojilla, winning by three goals to nil to Norway and losing two to zero against Scotland. The defeat in Glasgow left the coach touched, who was criticized after a game in which the Scots went over the Spanish. Given this situation, it was to be expected little revolution in the selection, starting with the call, where up to six different footballers have entered than in the one offered three months ago.
One of them, unai simon, has returned to the national team after missing the last match due to injury. The goalkeeper must earn his place against a Kepa Arrizabalaga who was very safe under the sticks in the two games against Norway and Scotland.
In defence, the most notable novelty is that of Jesus Navas. The winger returns to the national team at the age of 37, being the oldest footballer to play with the national team in the event of playing a minute against Italy, or in a hypothetical final. Another surprise is Juan Bernat30-year-old left-back. The PSG player, who has ended up being a fixture in Galtier’s lineups, has entered the squad as a reprimand for Alejandro Balde, who suffered a severe injury with FC Barcelona. In the rear, it was an open secret the presence of Robin Le Normand. The 26-year-old central defender was left out of the last list as he still did not have a Spanish passport. However, after the possibility of being summoned became official, Luis de la Fuente has not hesitated to summon the defender of the Real society.
In midfield, the only surprise is the presence of Sergio Channels. The Cantabrian fell from the lists of Luis Enrique throughout the preparation for the World Cup, despite having great seasons with the Real Betis. Finally, the coach from La Rioja has trusted one of the fittest midfielders in Spanish football.
Finally, in the offensive section, only the name of Rodrigo Moreno as a novelty in the list of Luis de la Fuente. Despite having a great season, the former Valencia player has not been able to avoid relegation from Leeds United. Despite the poor collective performance of the team, the Brazilian-born footballer has added thirteen goals with the English.
the absences
As usual, any call for the Spanish team brings with it endless controversies, due to the absences that are left out of the final list. In this case, until 10 footballers who went with the national team last March, have been left out for the final of the Nations League.
In goal, robert sanchez has been sacrificed for unai simon enter the call. The goalkeeper has had a difficult end to the season, coming to lose ownership at Brighton.
In defence, Alejandro Balde He has not been able to attend the concentration after suffering a spectacular injury with FC Barcelona against RCD Mallorca. On the other hand, Iñigo Martinez, Nacho Fernandez y Pedro Porro They have disappeared from Luis de la Fuente’s call. Especially surprising is the loss of the side, who has finished the season in top form with Tottenham, which has not helped him to return to being in the plans of La Rioja.
In the center of the field, Pedri He has not been able to be available for Luis de la Fuente after accumulating a series of discomforts that have also kept him away from the last meetings with FC Barcelona. For his part, Daniel Ceballos has also fallen from the call, in the midst of a maelstrom of news about a possible exit, or a possible renewal with the Real Madrid.
Finally, in the offensive zone, Bryan Gil, Oyarzabal, Iago Aspas y Gerard Moreno have been the absences with respect to the last call. The last of them has lost the appointment due to injury, while the Galician, the Basque and the Andalusian were available for Luis de la Fuente. The one that was one of the great surprises of the first call of the La Rioja, Iago Aspashas once again disappeared from the plans of the Spanish team after a low-key season finale with RC Celta de Vigo.
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