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De la Fuente Backs Unai Simón While Urging More Recognition for David Raya

His comments hint at rotation in Spain’s next friendly.

Overview

  • Spain kept Unai Simón in goal for the full 90 minutes in a 3-0 friendly win over Serbia on Friday, with David Raya and Alex Remiro unused on the bench.
  • Luis de la Fuente said Raya is hailed in England as the world’s best but “nobody talks about him” in Spain.
  • The coach reaffirmed Simón as his current number one, citing the keeper’s quality, career and experience.
  • De la Fuente expressed full confidence in Simón, Raya, Joan García and Remiro, and said his only regret is leaving one out of the squad.
  • Looking to Tuesday’s Egypt friendly, he declined to confirm a change in goal, keeping open the chance for Raya or others to get minutes as he weighs World Cup selection.