IS THE RFEF PROTECTING THE PLAYER?
De la Fuente 'cuts' one of the Barça players from the Denmark-Spain squad
Published:15/11/2024 - 11:57h
Updated:15/11/2024 - 12:06h
The RFEF excluded one of the FC Barcelona players who was available for this match from the squad for the duel against Denmark. Who was affected? We tell you at FCBN
The Real Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced this morning the shirt numbers that the players will wear in the upcoming match of the fifth matchday of the UEFA Nations League, with the surprise that Pau Cubarsi, who was called up as a substitute for Pau Torres, absent due to injury, does not appear among the players with assigned numbers for the match against Denmark this Friday at Parken Stadion (20:45 h).
Therefore, the Estanyol-native defender will not be available for the game against the Danish team. This has sparked a debate about why the national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, included Pau Cubarsi in the 'La Roja' call-up if he didn't intend to use him in the match.
Is the RFEF protecting Pau Cubarsi?
This move could be interpreted as a gesture by the RFEF to protect Pau Cubarsi. It's important to remember that the defender is still recovering from a serious blow that he suffered in the match against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League, which required nine stitches on his face. As a result, the defender has been playing with a protective mask.
Therefore, Pau Cubarsi not being available for the match against Denmark would indicate a measure to safeguard the player and avoid exposing him to unnecessary risks. In this context, it's worth considering the presence of players like Aitor Paredes, Dani Vivian, Óscar Mingueza, and Aymeric Laporte, who can perform well in defense.
The other shirt numbers of the Barcelona players with Spain
Now, regarding the shirt numbers of FC Barcelona, Marc Casadó, who has received his first call-up to the Spanish national team, will wear the number 15. On the other hand, Pedri González will continue with number 20, as has been customary in the UEFA Nations League, and Dani Olmo, who returns to the 'La Roja' call-up, will wear his usual number 10.
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We start the morning with the OFFICIAL SHIRT NUMBERS for tonight's match.
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