Luis de la Fuente reveals preliminary listing for Euro Cup: notable absences and surprises!

2024-05-27 17:43:43

Luis de la Fuente introduced the 29 members of the preliminary listing who will combat for the 26 locations that can journey to Germany to participate within the Euro Cup. The deadline for making the ultimate name to UEFA is 7 June. With such an intensive preliminary listing, not many names have been not noted, however there are just a few circumstances that stand out above the remaining.

Probably the most notable absences might be within the defensive zone. It shocked the coach to go away out Pedro Porro (24 years outdated). The Tottenham defender had an excellent finish to the season and was already current on the ultimate listing for the chums in Colombia and Brazil. The same line was used with Pau Torres (27 years outdated). The Aston Villa centre-back left the chosen ones. He was by no means a boy in Luis de la Fuente’s preferences, however his absence is notable.

Equally or extra related is the absence of a Actual Madrid participant, Lucas Vázquez (32 years outdated). The Spaniard was on everybody’s lips for his spectacular efficiency on the finish of the Whites’ season. Lucas, Carvajal’s regular substitute, was one in every of As.com readers’ favourites, regardless of not being with the Nationwide Crew from the 2018 World Cup.. His remaining third of the marketing campaign beneath Ancelotti fueled Lucas’ hopes of being in Germany.

Miguel Gutiérrez, in a match with Girona.

One of many nice absences, primarily as a result of it was nearly at all times among the many choices of the technician Oihan Sancet (24 years outdated). The one from Athletic has lastly dropped. It was already tough because of the inclusion of Isco, however the critical harm of the Betis participant opened the door once more…

Guess on Miguel Gutiérrez

There may be additionally some controversy about reducing the Miguel Gutiérrez (22 years outdated). The complete-back is but to make his debut for La Roja, however his spectacular marketing campaign at Girona has raised the potential for making his Spain debut on a serious match stage. The harm of Gayà (Valencia) on the final minute opened a niche for him, however in the long run Luis de la Fuente selected Grimaldo (Leverkusen) and Cucurella (Chelsea). His absence was one of the vital talked about on social networks and among the many most loyal followers in Spain. The left again deserved an opportunity.

Of the gamers who had been within the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, one omission from the listing for the Euro Cup stands out: Marco Asensio (28 years outdated). The Spaniard has not accomplished his continuity at PSG as a result of accidents and has lastly dropped out of the squad. The coach didn’t need to get particulars about his absence: “I really like Asensio. “We’ll deal with those that are right here and worth them.”

Ramos and Bait.
Julio MuñozEFE

There are solely Morata and Joselu as space starters, so one other cleaner assault was anticipated. All eyes had been on Gerard Moreno (32 years outdated) and much more so when the Villarreal participant returned to call-up in March’s friendlies. In the long run he didn’t persuade Luis de la Fuente and fell out of the European Championship.

Isco’s return could be one of many large surprises, though Luis de la Fuente already confirmed that he seemed excellent and his presence was nearly confirmed if he was not injured (like Gavi). It will be a giant shock if Sergio Ramos (38 years outdated) had the prospect to increase his 180 video games with Spain.. The Sevilla defender has not been a world since March 2021, however his title at all times generates curiosity and he’s at all times glad to proceed sporting La Roja. The return of Ramos to the Spanish Nationwide Crew is at all times a thriller and this time it was additionally a thriller.

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The generational change in La Roja is obvious. Of the 24 Luis Enrique took to Qatar, solely 11 repeat De la Fuente’s listing: Unai Simón, Raya, Carvajal, Laporte, Rodrigo, Marcos Llorente, Olmo, Morata, Ferran, Nico Williams and Pedri.

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