Luis de la Fuente urgently calls Barça and Real Madrid: 'I want you in the World Cup'

This season is very special for soccer fans. At the end of it, the 2026 World Cup will be played, the most desired tournament at the international level. The competition will bring together the best national teams in a setting full of mystique and history.

All footballers dream of being able to play in a World Cup. However, very few manage to achieve it and even fewer reach glory. The Spanish national team wants to repeat the feat of 2010 and add a second star to the chest of their jersey.

Luis de la Fuente is very clear about the path to follow. He has already managed to lift the Euro Cup with La Roja and wants more. His next great challenge is to win the World Cup to close a glorious era of Spanish soccer.

Luis de la Fuente has the keys to the Spanish national team

To achieve this, Luis de la Fuente will have to present a squad list worthy of the event. Among those chosen will be names that are already part of the elite, such as Lamine Yamal. There should also be room for his trusted men like Grimaldo or Morata, who are untouchable in his plans.

However, Luis de la Fuente's initial idea could take an unexpected turn. What he saw next weekend has made him reconsider several aspects. Precisely for that reason, he has contacted Barça and Real Madrid.

Álvaro Carreras, his Real Madrid bet

Regarding Real Madrid, Luis de la Fuente was impressed with Álvaro Carreras. The full-back, who played as a center-back against Levante, delivered a superb match. His versatility, intensity, and ability to win duels have placed him in the orbit of the Spanish national team.

Álvaro Carreras has forcefully entered Xabi Alonso's plans. His breakthrough is so remarkable that he could receive a call from Luis de la Fuente in the next international break. If Álvaro keeps this level, his presence in the World Cup will become a reality.

Gavi, Luis de la Fuente's favorite, gets injured

Regarding Barça, the situation is more concerning. The injury to Gavi has come as a cold shower for Spain's coaching staff. Luis de la Fuente considers him essential and wants to count on him, but the recovery will be long.

Gavi will be out at least until February. That leaves very little time to regain competitive rhythm before the final list. Luis de la Fuente knows that justifying his presence in the World Cup squad will be truly complicated.

Despite everything, De la Fuente doesn't lose hope. He is willing to wait until the end to assess Gavi and give him a last chance. However, right now his participation in the World Cup seems almost impossible.

The season promises to be very intense with the World Cup as the icing on the cake. Álvaro Carreras is set to be the big surprise of the Spanish national team. In the case of Gavi, even though Luis de la Fuente wants it, the reality is that the World Cup dream is slipping away from him.