Joselu He has become a fixture in the Spanish national team selections. Even not leaving Real Madrid this summer to go to Qatar didn’t make it Luis de la Fuente lose confidence in him. In the interview with OKDIARIO he says about the coach that “created a very special bond” with the whole team and that it was “very important” to form the group that led to Spain to win the Nations League and the European Cup.
Joselu He is delighted to be able to continue playing with a team which, for him, is “a family”. Reveals that “he is very grateful” to stay in the plans of the Rioja coach. It’s not easy, because he is now further away from the spotlight, in a minor league like that of Qatar, but in which he has “more minutes” than last year.
“It’s true that I went to a minor league, but I’m still competing and I’m getting more minutes. We played the Asian Champions League there and we faced good footballers. the rhythm continuesexplains the national team striker about his situation. In addition, he explains that he is doing “very well physically and emotionally” and that he is “happy” in the concentrations of Spain.
Actually, Joselu There is no deadline to leave Selection. Since being international for the first time in March 2023, he has never missed a call-up. He’s living a dream and doesn’t want to give it up, so even though he says the The 2026 World Cup “is very far away” does not exclude reaching it. “There will be Joselu until it is time”he indicates.
The call from Spain came late, but he made the most of it, scoring six goals in the 15 games he played. It is for this reason that it has become an incentive to guarantee guarantees for Luis de la Fuente: “I savor every call and I’m going to take it step by step. Always grateful to be here. I will be there until the coach decides. For me, it’s a pride to be here and be able to represent my country every time I come.”
Faced with this rupture, Spain has countless victims. Beyond those of Carvajal And Rodrigo, With his two crossed injuries, De la Fuente will not be able to count on several of his key players for the two duels of this selection window. They will be measured at Denmark And Serbia, seeking to certify their qualification for the Nations League qualifiers, where the title is also defended.
“We know Serbia and we know it will be hard”emphasized the striker, since Spain already faced the Balkan team in Belgrade last September, where they could not go beyond a 0-0 draw. Looking ahead to these two matches, they must win both matches to be able to quickly advance to the next round: “We have a long week to prepare well for the matches and where we can get to know each other even more.”
