[Saba Sports News] Recently, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente addressed in an interview the absence of any Real Madrid players from his 26-man squad. De la Fuente stated: “I truly never consider which club a player comes from. To me, they are not club footballers. Thankfully, I have moved past such club-based parochialism. These 26 players are the Spanish footballers I believe best fit our tactical requirements, and I do not need to justify my choices to anyone. They are 26 Spanish national team players.” When asked whether he was surprised not to select more Real Madrid stars, de la Fuente commented: “I am not surprised at all, as I am fully aware of the potential within Spanish football. The top talents are not exclusive to Real Madrid; plenty of outstanding players feature at other clubs. We have an in-depth grasp of Spanish football and pick those we reckon are optimal for implementing our tactical philosophy.”
The editor believes that fans merely hope a sufficient number of Spanish players can meet the selection standards of the national team, regardless of whether they play for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla or any other club.