Spain -Baas Luis de la Fuente had a lot of positive news for the Crunch UEFA Nations League Quarter Final Second Been with the Netherlands.
The late goal of Mikel Merino sealed a 2-2 draw for De La Fuente in Rotterdam, because his side was back to prevent the defeat at De Kuip.
That means that it will be a winner, takes all collision in Valencia on March 23, where both parties want to reach the last series in June, while De La Fuente wants to defend his title from 2023.
Prior to the trip to the Estadio Mestalla, De la Fuente discussed a large number of fitness questions about his team, with Pau Cubarsi already returning to Barcelona.
The teenage defender was forced against the Dutch in the first half, but the injury is not expected to be absence in the long term, with caution of his recovery back in Catalonia.
Dean Huijsen could get a first senior start if his replacement, after he had received a Spain debut from the bank in the first stage, but there is a lack of experienced options in the middle behind.
Robin Le Normand, however, has shaken a slight injury and remains in the heart of the La Fuente back line with Captain Alvaro Morata, also appropriate.
Le Normand will keep his place, but De La Fuente hinted that he is considering an alternative to Morata, after the veteran striker had difficulty having an impact in the first game.
“I consider Ferran Torres as a no. 9, but we also have Olmo, Oyarzabal, Morata, Samu … We will see which player we choose, depending on the game plan. The person who comes from the bank will also be important”, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo.
Dani Olmo is an option to start in midfield, where De La Fuente confirms that he likes to combine him with Barcelona teammate Pedri.
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