Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain’s final squad for the World Cup without Carvajal.

Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national football team, has just revealed the final list of players selected for this summer’s World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This call-up brought unexpected surprises, particularly with the inclusion of Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who will make his debut for the senior team, while experienced Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has been left out due to ongoing physical issues.

In the quest for glory at the World Cup, La Roja has two friendly matches scheduled during the international break in March, which will serve as the last opportunities for de la Fuente to assess the players’ performances before the major competition. The team had intended to participate in La Finalissima against Argentina, but the match was canceled due to a deadlock between the RFEF and the AFA regarding the venue, which was supposed to be Qatar but was affected by conflicts in the region. Thus, the Spaniards will face Serbia at the Estadio La Cerámica on March 27 and Egypt at the RCDE Stadium on March 30.

Carvajal’s absence raises many questions about de la Fuente’s choices. The player, who was a key figure in winning Euro 2024, is not part of the list, being replaced by Marcos Llorente and Pedro Porro as options for the right-back position. Carvajal’s situation is even more complex, as his recurring injuries over the past two years have called his presence in the national team into question.

In addition to Garcia, de la Fuente has called up a total of four goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, and Alex Remiro are also on the list, but only three of them will travel to the World Cup. The call-up also sees the return of Carlos Soler, Ander Barrentxea, Yeremy Pino, and Rodri Hernandez, while Pablo Fornals and Borja Iglesias have retained their places, although both are at risk of being cut from the final squad in June.

On the other hand, the inclusion of newcomers Victor Munoz from Osasuna and Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal, alongside Joan Garcia, marks a new era for the Spanish national team, demonstrating de la Fuente’s determination to renew and strengthen the squad. As the countdown to the World Cup progresses, all eyes will be on the performance of these players in the upcoming matches and how the team prepares to face the challenges ahead.