Luis de la Fuente has already begun preparing the Spanish national team squad, which will be officially announced in March, ahead of a highly anticipated and challenging clash against Argentina, the reigning World Cup and two-time Copa América champions, featuring stars like Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Enzo Fernández.
This match is far from a mere friendly; it represents an opportunity to test emerging talents and prepare them for the 2026 World Cup. Among the players under consideration are Juan García, Álvaro Carreras, Alberto Molero, and Gonzalo García, who could earn their first-team debuts as a reward for their impressive performances and to evaluate their readiness for major international tournaments.
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The new Real Madrid striker has drawn the attention of the coaching staff after his recent hat-trick against Betis, positioning him as a strong candidate for the squad. However, with established players such as Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres in the mix, and the consistent form of Borja Iglesias, including him may require the exclusion of another player.
The most likely candidate to miss out is Samu Agyehua Omorodion, one of Spain’s brightest prospects, who has struggled to replicate his stellar performance with Porto on the international stage, failing to score despite his domestic record of 19 goals and 25 assists. This opens the door for Gonzalo García to secure a spot in the squad, according to reports from the Portuguese newspaper A Bola.
With the official announcement imminent, this marks the first of Luis de la Fuente’s potential surprises, decisions that could define Spain’s lineup ahead of the crucial clash against the world champions.
