Why Gavi is not part of the Spain national team? Luis de la Fuente answers the glaring question

After an eventful February in their respective top-flight games and elite European competitions, fans now brace themselves for two weeks of international football. National team coaches are busy finalizing their squads for the FIFA Qualifiers and the two-legged Nations League quarter-finals. Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, has named his best 28 players for the international campaign, but one notable omission is Barcelona's Gavi. 

Addressing Gavi’s exclusion, Luis de la Fuente explained that multiple players missed the final squad. He highlighted that this reflects the high level of competition in Spanish football, where making the cut is difficult. De la Fuente empathized with those players who were left out and said:

There are many good players who could be on this list. It’s a reflection of the high level of Spanish football. Unfortunately, some are not included, but others are

Talking to the media, the Spanish head coach mentioned that they have formed a "super national team," and this is the best squad he could put together. With the Spanish national team being the reigning European and Nations League champions, Luis de la Fuente acknowledged that selecting this squad was not an easy task. He said:

We have formed a super national team and this is the best list that can be made right now in my opinion. We are the reigning European and Nations League champions, and making this squad is not easy

Who is part of the Spain squad for the upcoming international fixtures?

Real Madrid’s central defender, Raul Asencio, is the new inclusion in the Spanish squad for the upcoming Nations League fixture against the Netherlands. The player has been in fine form and certainly deserved the call-up. On the other hand, Marco Asensio, who has regained his form in the Premier League playing for Aston Villa, was left out of the squad.

Goalkeepers: David Raya, Unai Simon, Alex Remiro 

Defenders: Pedro Porro, Oscar Mingueza, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Raul Asencio, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marc Cucurella

Midfielders: Martin Zubimendi, Marc Casado, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Alex Baena, Pedri

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, Yeremy Pino, Dani Olmo, Ayoze Perez, Alvaro Morata, Bryan Zaragoza, Samuel Aghehowa, Mikel Oyarzabal