He's the best for Xabi Alonso, but not for Luis de la Fuente: tension between Spain's national team and Real Madrid

Spain's national team has completed a flawless international break. The team led by Luis de la Fuente clearly defeated Georgia and Bulgaria, sealing two comfortable victories that consolidate their leadership in the World Cup qualifying group.

The coach from La Rioja has managed to adapt to multiple absences with imaginative solutions, although it never rains to everyone's liking and certain Real Madrid fans have criticized his decisions. Despite the growing Spanish presence at Bernabéu, no Madrid player has been drafted to Spain's national team. It is true that Huijsen and Carvajal are considered by Luis de la Fuente, but right now they are injured.

Xabi Alonso is amazed

The situation has surprised many. This summer, Real Madrid "became more Spanish" with the arrival of young talents and the emergence of academy players who show great promise. However, Álvaro Carreras, Ceballos, or Asencio have not been drafted, a decision that has caused bewilderment in Valdebebas, especially in the case of the left-back.

The most surprised by Álvaro Carreras's absence from Spain's national team is Xabi Alonso. The Basque coach believes that Carreras is, as of today, the best active Spanish left-back. His performance at the start of this season has been outstanding, both in defense and attack, establishing himself as a regular in Madrid's line-up.

For Xabi Alonso, it is incomprehensible that Luis de la Fuente has not given Álvaro Carreras a single opportunity. In the last draft, he already expected to see his name among those selected, thinking that his absence was due to a tactical or temporary issue. However, after the matches against Georgia and Bulgaria, everything suggests that De la Fuente doesn't count on Álvaro.

Álvaro Carreras has no place in Spain's national team

Luis de la Fuente seems to keep his trust in Cucurella and Grimaldo, two footballers who offer him reliability and experience. Both performed at a high level during the last European Championship, and that accumulated trust weighs heavily in his decisions. Even so, from Madrid's circles, it is insisted that Spain's national team can't afford to ignore Álvaro Carreras.

With the World Cup getting closer, the situation is starting to generate tension between Spain's national team and Real Madrid. At the club, they believe that Álvaro Carreras's performance should take precedence over hierarchy or seniority. In contrast, Luis de la Fuente continues to trust Cucurella and Grimaldo, his trusted men.

For now, the debate is on. If Luis de la Fuente decides to keep his stance, Spain's national team could leave out Álvaro Carreras, one of the most in-form left-backs. That, less than a year before the World Cup, could be a mistake that is difficult to justify.