Luis de la Fuente unsure on key positions ahead of UEFA Nations League return

Spain Baas Luis de la Fuente could be without important players for the incoming June's UEFA Nations League Finals.

The expansion of the club season, because of the FIFA Club World Cup, has caused controversy for teams throughout Europe, and it can also have a knock on the impact on national squadrons.

Spain will take on France on 5 June in Stuttgart – as De La Fuente wants to defend his title of two years ago – in addition to the glory of winning Euro 2024 last summer.

Either Germany or Portugal waiting for the horizon in a potential final only three days later, with the Club World Cup starting on June 14.

One of the most important decisions that De La Fuente is confronted with is either Rodri who has not played for Manchester City since September, remembers due to an ACL injury.

Pep Guardiola is convinced that the experienced midfielder can play in the FA Cup final this month, but extreme caution will be taken by all parties.

Guardiola wants to use the Ballon d'Or winner in the club World Cup, and extra competition exercise can be a bonus for the city, or be seen as a risk by Guardiola.

According to reports from Relo, De la Fuente will announce his team on 26 May, the day after the La Liga season has ended – and he will make a late call on Rodri and Dani Carvajal as possible returners.

It starts as a central attacker is also a question for De La Fuente, with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal in place, but Alvaro Morata starts not guaranteed despite retaining the captain.

Mikel Oyarzabal stated and scored twice in the 3-3 draw of March with the Netherlands to seal a final place and Ferran Torres is in Fine Form in Barcelona.

Ayoze Perez is also advertised as an option after a strong campaign with Villarreal.

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