Alaves · Spain · 64 yrs
Spain wrapped up their preparations for the World Cup with a win over Peru, while Luis de la Fuente's squad are all available for selection. The post De La Fuente insists all Spain players are ‘in perfect condition’ appeared first on SoccerNews.
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup hopes have received a major boost, with Spain boss Luis de la Fuente offering an encouraging update on the Barcelona winger’s recovery.The 18-year-old has been out of acti...
Gavi described what he thought when he got injured, which almost left him out of Spain's team for the World Cup. After Spain’s squad was announced by Luis de la Fuente, his place at the World Cup was confirmed despite having missed a significant amount of time at Barcelona through injury, with Gavi reflecting on the moment in a conversation shared by the Spanish Federation. Gavi said: “I went in thinking I would be out for four or five weeks, and when I came out of the anesthesia, they told me it would be four or five months. I remember even the doctor had to leave because I was about to explode.” The midfielder went through a two-year stretch in which he barely played. The injury he was referring to was a torn meniscus suffered in a training session with Barcelona last August before returning in March, but he had also torn his ACL in November 2023 with Spain. Gavi getting back to the highest level proved worth all the time he spent recovering from injuries that could have ended his career. The call-up for Spain For the midfielder, the sport has many great things, but also some tough ones: “Soccer is the best thing there is, but there are injuries that can easily end your career. I have always had that ambition in my mind and that dream that no one can beat me.” Gavi got injured during a training session last year (Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) The player could be the clearest example of resilience through injury, because he had been expected to be called up for the Euro that Spain won in 2024 during his rise, until he got hurt, which made this call-up an anxious wait for him. Gavi said: “I didn’t want to watch the call-up because I always get nervous. I saw it there with the physios. When I heard my name, it was a huge rush of happiness. Representing Spain at the World Cup is one of the greatest things there is. Being called up to my second one is a huge pride.” Gavi’s season with Barcelona It was just the beginning for Barcelona when Gavi went down in a training session after two La Liga matches, with a future that did not look promising. Even if he was not able to play too much, it was enough to convince de la Fuente. The midfielder finished with 13 matches, with 0 goals and 1 assist.
Barcelona is the single-most represented club in the Spanish national team with as many as eight players being called up by Luis de la Fuente for the premier event.Of all the names, however, Gavi’s ...
Spain are looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 2010, and head coach Luis de la Fuente believes his side can achieve glory. The post De La Fuente sees similarities between current Spain team and 2010 World Cup winners appeared first on SoccerNews.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has provided fresh updates on several Barcelona players as the national team continue their preparations for the upcoming World Cup.Speaking ahead of Spain’s friendly...
Barcelona and Spain have received a major boost ahead of the World Cup after national team manager Luis de la Fuente suggested that Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the opening match of the tourn...
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has reacted after being left out of Spain’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in one of the most surprising selection decisions made by Luis de la Fuente.The 21-yea...
Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being included by Luis de la Fuente in Spain’s final 26-man squad for the tournament.The news brought an emotional reaction...
