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De la Fuente Trims Squad for Czech Match
3 Oct
Summary
- Pau Cubarsi and Carlos Espi were excluded from the squad.
- Nico Williams' injury reduced the squad size initially.
- Player jersey numbers were reassigned for the match.
Luis de la Fuente has made his final selections for the Spanish national team, trimming the squad to 23 players for their match against the Czech Republic. Pau Cubarsi and Carlos Espi were notably left out of the matchday selection.
The coach's decision came after Nico Williams' injury had already reduced the available pool. De la Fuente opted not to call up replacements, instead cutting Cubarsi and Espi from the final group. Both players will reportedly watch the game from the stands.
Resting Espi was a practical choice, given his recent arrival in Oviedo after a high-scoring performance with the under-21s. He is scheduled to join senior training soon. Cubarsi, having played every minute for Spain at the World Cup and during the recent international break, is being given a break to manage his minutes.
Additionally, changes in squad numbering were confirmed. Roberto Fernandez returns and will wear number 17, Fran Garcia takes number 5, Le Normand retains number 3, and Victor Munoz will now wear the number 7, previously associated with Nico Williams.
