In full phase of reconstruction, Spanish football continues its revival. This Friday, a legend announced his international retirement, when a new face is about to land.
If his philosophy of play contrasts with the marked precepts of Luis Enrique, Luis de la Fuente, the current coach of Spain, however has a point in common with his predecessor. The 62-year-old technician does not hesitate to throw very young players into the deep end. Stop summoning teenagers. Luis Enrique had made a name for himself by joining Gavi at the age of 17. Luis de la Fuente made it even stronger by summoning Lamine Yamal at 16.
Sensation at the start of the season for FC Barcelona, this very technical and mature winger has been selected for the next matches of the Spanish team. La Roja will face Georgia on September 8, then Cyprus four days later, on the 12th, as part of the qualifying campaign for Euro 2024.
The Spanish selection is indeed in a period of transition since if new faces are arriving, certain legends are drawing a line under La Roja. Like his former friends Andrés Iniesta or David Silva before him, Jordi Alba has decided to retire. After 92 selections, the left-back defender puts an end to a very rich international career. If he was not crowned world champion, the current Inter Miami player won Euro 2012.
