Luis de la Fuente communicates his final decision to Barça: 'He's out, he won't go to the World Cup'

This season holds a special significance for all soccer fans. At the end of the campaign, the entire world will come to a halt to enjoy the World Cup, the most prestigious competition in the king of sports. Only the best national teams and the most in-form players on the planet will be present at the major event, which promises to be one of the most evenly matched in recent times.

The Spanish national team, with Luis de la Fuente at the helm, is making steady progress in the qualification process. La Roja has won its first two matches and next weekend will face Georgia in search of a perfect record. Barring a major surprise, Spain will be at the World Cup without any trouble.

Luis de la Fuente is the true leader of the Spanish national team

The national coach fully trusts the squad he has built over the past few years. He believes he has a locker room with enough quality and experience to compete for the title. In fact, the Spanish national team arrives at the tournament as the reigning European champion, a success that has strengthened the group's confidence as well as Luis de la Fuente's own.

The coach from La Rioja has managed to consolidate a balanced and committed squad. It includes players from different clubs, but all of them share the same style and a winning mentality. Among those who have earned Luis de la Fuente's trust, Cucurella and Grimaldo stand out, two full-backs who always deliver when draftedon.

In fact, the selection of these two players has caused a stir at FC Barcelona. Everything suggests that Alejandro Balde will be left out of the final squad for the World Cup. Luis de la Fuente has communicated his idea internally and at the Catalan club, they already assume that Balde won't be at the World Cup.

Luis de la Fuente still hasn't drafted Balde

Alejandro Balde is a footballer with extraordinary qualities. His power, speed, and ability to join the attack make him a highly valuable offensive asset for Hansi Flick. In the German coach's system, his runs down the flank are a recurring weapon to stretch the field and create numerical advantages.

However, Alejandro Balde keeps showing weaknesses that are costing him dearly. Muscle injuries have plagued him over the past few seasons, preventing him from having continuity. In addition, his defensive concentration remains inconsistent, an aspect that is a concern both at Barça and in the Federation.

Luis de la Fuente prefers to bet on more reliable profiles than Alejandro Balde from a tactical standpoint. Marc Cucurella, a starter at Chelsea, offers him defensive solidity and commitment. Meanwhile, Grimaldo provides an offensive alternative off the bench thanks to his set-piece accuracy.

For Barça, Alejandro Balde is untouchable

At Barça, the news has come as a cold shower. Balde is eager to go with the Spanish national team to the World Cup and he knows that his performance this season will be decisive. However, his constant injuries and the competition seem likely to leave him out of Luis de la Fuente's plans.

A similar scenario could occur with Álvaro Carreras at Real Madrid, another young full-back with great potential, but who still needs continuity. Paradoxically, the two best Spanish left-backs won't be at the World Cup, at least for now. Luis de la Fuente has his reasons and, as always, he has prioritized the group's stability over individual names.