Synopsis
Dean Huijsen, from AFC Bournemouth, has been called up to the Spanish National Team for the first time, replacing Inigo Martinez who is sidelined with a knee injury. This marks an important moment for the young player as Spain prepares for matches against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.Key Takeaways
- Inigo Martinez is injured and out of the squad.
- Dean Huijsen receives his first senior call-up.
- Spain is preparing for UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.
- Matches against Netherlands are scheduled for March 20 and 23.
- Announcement made in Valencia by players from affected areas.
New Delhi, March 17 (NationPress) Inigo Martinez has been excluded from the Spanish National Team roster due to a knee injury, as reported by his club FC Barcelona. In his stead, head coach Luis de la Fuente has summoned Dean Huijsen of AFC Bournemouth to the senior squad for his debut.
Initially, Huijsen had been named in the U21 squad by coach Santi Denia.
De la Fuente had unveiled his squad list from Valencia, the city impacted by severe storms last October, for the upcoming double-header against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
This announcement was particularly meaningful, as it featured four players from towns that faced significant challenges due to the calamities experienced late last year.
The players who participated in the announcement were Jorge Greus, goalkeeper for Paiporta Club de Futbol, David Serra, center-back for Unio Benetusser Favara, Mario Garcia, midfielder for Union Deportiva Aldaia, and Jorge Monforte, striker for Catarroja CF, who introduced the 27 players chosen for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
These matches mark the first international call-up of the year 2025, presenting a significant challenge for the defending European Champions. The initial match against the Netherlands is scheduled for March 20 in Rotterdam, followed by the second match on March 23 in Valencia.
Spain squad:
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal/ENG), Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad)
Defenders: Oscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo), Dean Huijsen (AFC Bournemouth), Pedro Porro (Tottenham/ENG), Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Raul Asencio (Real Madrid), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen/GER), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea/ENG)
Midfielders: Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Marc Casado (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Mikel Merino (Arsenal/ENG), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Pedri (Barcelona)
Forwards: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Ayoze (Villarreal), Alvaro Morata (Galatasaray/TUR), Bryan Zaragoza (Osasuna), Samu (Porto/POR), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
