Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has supported an intercourse captain Alvaro Morata to remain crucial for La Roja in 2025.
In anticipation of the UEFA Nations League final against Portugal in Munich, De La Fuente is confronted with an important call about starting the 32-year-old, with Mikel Oyarzabal in better form.
With Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the flanks, the no. 9 place of Spain is back for the debate and Oyarzabal scored twice in the quarterfinals of March against the Netherlands.
The Basque attacker was retained for the chaotic 5-4 semi-long victory over France with two assists before he was replaced late.
Samu Agehehowa stood up for Oyazrzabal, when the La Fuente Morata left on the bench, after a frustrating few months before rush hour.
His return to Italy was of short duration in 2024/25, because AC Milan lent him to Galatasaray in February, but he still managed seven goals in Turkey.
After the senior job in February 2023, De la Fuente Morata immediately installed as a captain, and he led the team to Glorie in the UEFA Euro 2024 final above England.
His lack of recent fame is no problem for the manager who has faith in his experienced frontman.
“He is a leader and especially important to us, regardless of whether he plays more or less. He is the best leader,” according to quotes from Marca.
“He has a lot of football left in him and will have a number of very important moments with us. He contributes a lot behind the scenes, away from the spotlights. I attach great importance to that.”
Since his debut in 2014, Morata has collected 85 Spain Caps – more that doubles the majority of the current team of De La Fuente – with 37 international goals, compared to Oyarzabal's 15.
He is currently fourth on the top scorers list of all time, a behind Fernando Torres and 22 off-leader David Villa.