In the hours after Friday's 2-1 win over Denmark, which secured Spain as winners of their UEFA Nations League group, it was announced that Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal would leave Luis de la Fuente's squad. The former pair suffered injuries in Copenhagen and although these are not expected to be serious, they will not feature against Switzerland on Monday.
In Oyarzabal's case, he is suspended for Monday's match, so it makes sense that he would also give up his place in the squad. To make up for the three departures, the Spanish Football Federation has announced that there will be only one additional call-up: Pablo Barrios. The Atletico Madrid midfielder replaces Zubimendi in De la Fuente's squad.
Barrios played with the reserves until Friday, but has now been promoted to the first team. He will get the chance to make his La Roja debut on Monday, following in the footsteps of fellow midfielder Marc Casado, who did so against Denmark.
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