– The Spanish coach, Louis de la Fuente, revealed the reason for the exclusion of Raul Asensio from confronting the recent Netherlands, stressing that the decision was not due to the weak confidence of the technical staff, but rather with the aim of giving him comfort and benefit from it in the upcoming confrontation.
De La Fuente confirmed that the young player only needs some time to adapt to the style of play and his colleagues, noting that confidence in his capabilities is high, and that he will be one of the main pillars of the Spanish national team in the future.
As Cubarry was injured during the match, Asensio’s chances of participating in the second leg, especially with his distinguished defensive capabilities that I have proven with Real Madrid, and despite other options such as Le Normand and Houeson, Asensio appears to be the most prominent candidate to occupy his position in the squad.