Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the squad for the March matches. Marco Asensio has once again been left out despite his impressive form for his club. Let’s take a look at the highlights of the squad and some of the reasons for the surprising absences.
Squad highlights: Two defenders return
Midfield is fiercely competitive
Solid front line
In the front line, Villarreal’s Yerri Pino and Ayoze Perez continue to be selected. Brian Zaragoza has also been recalled for his impressive performance with Osasuna. In addition, Samu Omorodien and Alvaro Morata will compete for the starting striker position, and Real Sociedad’s Michael Oyarzabal also provides the team with additional options.
Unexpected absences: Asensio and Isco not favored
Despite his hot form at Aston Villa, Marco Asensio has been overlooked by the manager. Similarly, Real Betis’ Isco Alarcon has not been selected, despite his impressive performances for the club. These decisions are likely to spark discussion among fans and the media.
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Upcoming matches
Spain will face the Netherlands on March 21 in Rotterdam. The second leg will be played in Valencia on March 24. If Spain can eliminate the Netherlands, they will face the winner of the Croatia-France tie in the semifinals in June.
Summary
This squad shows De la Fuente’s attempt to strike a balance between experience and fresh blood. Although the absence of some players is surprising, the overall lineup is still very competitive. Will Spain be able to achieve good results in the next games? Let’s wait and see!
